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Ringneck Parakeet (Psittacula krameri)
Also Known As: Rose-ringed Parakeet, Green Parakeet, Long-tailed Parakeet, Senegal Long-tailed Parakeet, Northern Rose-ringed Parakeet (P.k. borealis)
Juvenile Ring-necked Parakeets being fed by male
Credit: © iStock Photo
Status in the Wild
World Population:Not recorded
Range:
P.k. krameri: Occurs in NC Africa from southern Mauritania east to S Sudan and N Uganda. P.k. parvirostris: Sennar district, E Sudan through Eritrea and N Ethiopia to Djibouti and occasionally N Somalia.
P.k. borealis: N Pakistan and N India, and Nepal east to C Burma.
P.k. manillensis: Sri Lanka, Rameswaram Island, and mainland India.
Habitat:
Found in wide range of woodland types from secondary tropical forest, riparian woodland, mangroves, savanna, open farmland with scattered trees and parks and gardens in urban areas. Occurs up to 2000m (6560 ft) (Africa).
Threat Summary:
Has increased in numbers due to expansion of agriculture. Appears to be no threats at present.
IUCN Rating:
Least Concern
Wild Diet:
Eats cereal grasses, weed and tree seeds, fruit, nuts, flowers and nectar; cultivated citrus fruits, sunflower and maize.
CITES Rating:
Appendix III
Ecology:
Highly adaptable species; roost commually, often with other species such as crows, mynas or other parrots. Very social especially outside of breeding season. Non-territorial, forming flocks of several thousand birds at a time.
Clutch and Egg Size:
4 to 6 broad oval eggs, 30.5 x 24.0mm (1.2 x 0.9 in).
Breeding Season:
Breeds in January-April, sometimes July.
Links to Other Project(s):
http://natureali.org/roserings.htm
http://www.brockhamvillage.co.uk/village_news/news_bgvs/bgvs_parakeets.htm
More Info Sites:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ring-necked_Parakeet
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/education/3869815.stm
http://www.rspb.org.uk/birds/guide/r/ringneckedparakeet/index.asp
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