(Psittacula krameri)
Increasing in numbers, these emerald green birds are becoming a common sight in UK gardens. They are social creatures that roost communally and are often found in urban parks, especially in cities and South-East England.
What does a Ring Necked Parakeet look like?
Length: 40 cm.
Also known as a Rose-Ringed Parakeet, they are a medium-sized bird with striking green coloration with a long narrow tail and bright red bill. The males have a narrow black and pink neck ring, whilst the females have duller emeralds collars with no markings.
What does a Ring Necked Parakeet sound like?
The calls are a sharp screeching call, often heard while in flight.
When and where do Ring Necked Parakeets nest?
Breeding starts from January to June. They nest in holes in trees in gardens and parklands or high-up cavities such as a crevice in a wall. They line their nests with bark and feathers. The female will lay three to four smooth white eggs, which are incubated by the female alone for twenty-two to twenty-four days. The females are sometimes helped by the males to raise the chicks which fledge after forty to forty-five days after hatching.
Ring Necked Parakeet nesting habits
They will happily use discarded nests from other birds and may outcompete native species due to their size and aggressive nature.
Ring Necked Parakeet habitat
These birds are mainly found in the south-east of England and are the only species of parrot that lives wild in Britain.
What do Ring Necked Parakeets eat?
Ring necked parakeets eat fruit, berries, seed, buds, and nuts in the wild but will also visit garden feeders and bird tables.
What can I feed my Ring Necked Parakeets?
Where should you feed Ring Necked Parakeets?
Feeder – Ideally above 1m in height
Table – Open topped
Ground – Not Suitable
How long do Ring Necked Parakeets live?
The current known record for this species is 8 years, 11 months, and 8 days in 2010.
Are Rose-ringed Parakeets in the UK?
The birds in the UK are a single species. The Ring Necked Parakeet can also be known as the Rose Ringed Parakeet.
Where do Ring Necked Parakeets go in the winter?
They will remain here all-year round and will be more present in gardens during the winter when natural food is hard to come by.
Where do Ring Necked Parakeets sleep?
During the autumn and winter, the rose-ringed parakeets will gather together in large numbers to roost in trees.
How to attract Ring Necked Parakeets to your garden?
As with most birds, food is a great way to attract this species into your garden. These birds are known to be greedy and will happily eat the bird food you offer in your feeders.
