Rose-ringed Parakeet
NameRose-ringed Parakeet
Common NameRose-ringed Parakeet
Scientific NamePsittacula krameri
FamilyPsittaculidae
Wingspan (cm)45
Length (cm)40
Weight (g)125
Plumage DetailsPredominantly bright grass-green plumage. Males possess a distinctive black neck ring extending from the lower mandible to the nape, bordered by a pinkish-red band on the hindneck. Females and immatures lack this prominent ring or have a duller, greyish one. They have a bright red, strongly hooked beak with a black tip, and pale orange irises.
Vocalization / CallCharacterized by loud, shrill, and often repetitive screeching or squawking calls. They are also known for their ability to mimic sounds, including human speech.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to a broad belt across Africa (from Mauritania to Ethiopia) and the Indian subcontinent. Feral populations are widely established in many parts of the world, including Western Europe, the Middle East, North America, and East Asia, due to escapes from captivity.
Identifying Featuresbright green plumage, long pointed tail, red hooked beak, black and pink neck ring (males), orange eyes, loud screeching calls
Description
A medium-sized, long-tailed parakeet, predominantly bright green. Males are distinguished by a black and pink neck ring, while both sexes have a prominent red beak. They are highly social birds, often found in flocks, feeding on a variety of plant matter.
