Rose-ringed Parakeet

Psittacula krameri

A medium-sized, slender parrot with a long tail and a hooked red bill. Known for noisy, gregarious behavior and swift, direct flight.

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Plumage & appearance

Predominantly green plumage; adult males possess a distinctive pink and black neck ring, which is absent in females and juveniles.

Bright green body, long graduated tail, red bill, and (in adult males) the rose-black neck ring.

Length: 40 cm (including tail), Wingspan: 42-48 cm, Weight: 95-140 g

A loud, shrill, repetitive screeching call ('kri-ak' or 'kee-ak') often given in flight.

Seeds, grain, fruits, buds, nuts, and blossoms

Woodlands, cultivated lands, urban parks, and gardens

Non-migratory; generally sedentary with some local movements for food.

Nests in tree cavities or holes in buildings, laying 2-6 white eggs.

Alexandrine Parakeet (larger, with a red patch on the wing), Plum-headed Parakeet (different head coloration and smaller size).

Acts as seed disperser and pollinator, but can be an agricultural pest and compete with native cavity nesters in introduced regions.

Least Concern

Look for large, noisy flocks gathered in urban parks, orchards, and open woodlands, especially near roosting sites at dusk.

Rose-ringed parakeets have established robust feral populations in many cities worldwide, particularly in Europe and North America.

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