Rose-ringed Parakeet: how to recognise it
A bird seen on most continents. Learn the marks that make it easy to identify, then practise with real photographs in Lore.
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- Scientific name
- Psittacula krameri
- Family
- Old World Parrots
- Size
- About 40 cm
- Habitat
- City parks and leafy suburbs
- Found in
- Europe, Africa, Asia, North America, South America and Oceania
The key marks
Bright green parrot with a long pointed tail and a red bill; the male has a black-and-pink neck ring. Monk Parakeet is grey on the face and breast.
Voice
Loud, piercing screeches, often from fast-flying groups.
Good to know
The Dutch population started from escaped pets in the 1970s and is now well established in cities such as Amsterdam and The Hague.
Do not confuse with
Compare it with the Monk Parakeet. Look at the marks above one by one rather than the overall colour, and practise telling the two apart with real photos.
Where and when
You can expect to find it in city parks and leafy suburbs. It is especially common in Sri Lanka, India and Israel. Distribution changes with the seasons and from year to year, so check a recent local observation source before you go looking.