Originally from Africa and southern Asia and kept as caged birds, some Ring-necked Parakeets escaped and by the 1970s started breeding in south-eastern England. The largest population is at Esher, Surrey, and the roost holds up to 7000 birds.
In both sexes the plumage is bright emerald green, the hooked bill is crimson and their very long tail is a blue-green. The legs are greenish-grey.
The male differs from the female in that it has a pink and black neck ring and a blue nape.
Juveniles are like the female but yellower and have a shorter tail.
| Scientific Name | Psittacula krameri |
| Length | 38-42 cm (15-17") |
| Wing Span | 42-48 cm (17-19") |
| Weight | 100-150 g (3½-5½ oz) |
| Breeding Pairs | 5000 |
| Present | All Year |
| Status | Green |
Ring-necked Parakeets are very noisy and their call is a shrill screeching noise.
The parakeet's diet consists of seeds, berries, fruits, flowers and nectar, but British birds also wild bird seeds and meat (such as bacon rind and meat from bone).
Ring-necked Parakeets first bred in 1969.
The nest is usually in the hole of a tree and is made from wood debris and feathers.
The smooth, non-glossy white eggs are about 30 mm by 23 mm. The female incubates the eggs by herself. After the young hatch, they are fed by both parents.
| Breeding Starts | Clutches | Eggs | Incubation (days) | Fledge (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1 | 3-6 | 25-28 | c.56 |
Ring-necked Parakeets are mostly sedentary.
Not a conservation species.
