# Rose-ringed Parakeet (*Psittacula krameri*) The Rose-ringed Parakeet is a colorful bird with bright green feathers and a lovely ring around its neck. These playful birds love to chatter and can even mimic sounds they hear! - **Category:** [Birds](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/bird) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Snaps:** 6 - **Habitat:** Urban areas - **Also known as:** Indian Ringneck, Ring-necked Parakeet ![Rose-ringed Parakeet](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/African_Rose-ringed_Parakeet%252C_Tamanrasset%252C_Algeria_1.jpg&width=800) Photo: mourad-harzallah, CC BY 4.0 · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:African_Rose-ringed_Parakeet%252C_Tamanrasset%252C_Algeria_1.jpg) ## Appearance The Rose-ringed Parakeet has vibrant lime-green feathers and a very long, pointed tail. Males are distinct with a black chin stripe and a pretty rose-pink collar around their neck, setting them apart from females. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Aves - **Order:** Psittaciformes - **Family:** Psittacidae - **Genus:** Psittacula ## Interesting facts - Parakeet chicks are born blind and featherless, needing lots of care from parents! - Their super long tail can make up almost half of their entire body length! - These adaptable birds are now found living wild in over 35 countries worldwide! - They often gather in groups of thousands to roost in trees as the sun goes down! ## Special abilities - **Vocal Virtuoso:** Rose-ringed Parakeet can perfectly mimic human words and other sounds because of their flexible vocal cords, helping them communicate with their flock. - **Aerial Navigator:** Rose-ringed Parakeet has powerful wings that help them fly swiftly and perform incredible acrobatic dives through dense tree canopies. - **Seed Specialist:** Rose-ringed Parakeet can crack open tough seeds and nuts because of their strong, hooked red beak, accessing hidden tasty food. ## Measurements & details - **Length:** 38-42 cm - **Wingspan:** 42-48 cm - **Weight:** 0.1-0.14 kg - **Lifespan:** 15-30 years - **Speed:** 60 km/h - **Clutch Size:** 2-6 - **Incubation:** 22-24 days ## Diet & Feeding These clever birds love to munch on a variety of fruits, seeds, nuts, and flower nectar. - **Primary Foods:** Fruits, Seeds, Nuts, Berries, Flower Buds, Nectar - **Foraging Method:** Foraging ## Ecological connections - **Eats:** [Plum tree](https://www.snappit.app/explore/plum-tree) (*Prunus domestica*) — They feed on fruits, potentially damaging crops in some areas. - **Eaten by:** [Domestic Cat](https://www.snappit.app/explore/domestic-cat) (*Felis catus*) — Cats are opportunistic predators of parakeets, especially fledglings. - **Eaten by:** [Eurasian Sparrowhawk](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eurasian-sparrowhawk) (*Accipiter nisus*) — Sparrowhawks are natural aerial predators of adult parakeets. - **Eats:** [White Mulberry](https://www.snappit.app/explore/white-mulberry) (*Morus alba*) — They enjoy eating the sweet berries from mulberry trees. ## Traits - [Feathered](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/feathered): Feathered describes animals, primarily birds, possessing a covering of feathers. - [Social](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/social): Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring. - [Colorful](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/colorful): Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors. - [Herbivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/herbivorous): This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material. - [Tool Use](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/tool-use): This trait describes organisms that manipulate external objects to achieve a specific goal. - [Longevous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/longevous): This trait characterizes organisms with an exceptionally long lifespan compared to others of their kind. - [Diurnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/diurnal): Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night. - [Urban Friendly](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/urban-friendly): This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces. ## Collections - [Birds](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/birds) ## Safety **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low If you see a parakeet, enjoy watching it but don't try to catch it. They are wild birds. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Rose-ringed Parakeet? Compare the silhouette, bill shape, tail length, wing bars and markings around the eyes. The same small brown bird at your feeder can look quite different in breeding plumage, winter plumage or its first year. Bird Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How long is Rose-ringed Parakeet? 38-42 cm ### What is Rose-ringed Parakeet's wingspan? 42-48 cm ### How much does Rose-ringed Parakeet weigh? 0.1-0.14 kg ### How long does Rose-ringed Parakeet live? 15-30 years ### How fast can Rose-ringed Parakeet move? 60 km/h ### What does Rose-ringed Parakeet eat? These clever birds love to munch on a variety of fruits, seeds, nuts, and flower nectar. ### Where is Rose-ringed Parakeet usually found? Urban areas ## Where to spot - [Allerton Garden](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/allerton-garden) — Hawaii, US · Botanical Garden - [Lyon Arboretum](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/lyon-arboretum) — Hawaii, US · Botanical Garden - [National Tropical Botanical Garden](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/national-tropical-botanical-garden) — Hawaii, US · Botanical Garden - [Bioparc Valencia](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/bioparc-valencia) — Valencian Community, ES · Zoo - [Liliuokalani Botanical Garden](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/liliuokalani-botanical-garden) — Hawaii, US · Botanical Garden - [Naples Botanical Garden](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/naples-botanical-garden) — Florida, US · Botanical Garden [View all places to see Rose-ringed Parakeet](https://www.snappit.app/guides/where-to-see/rose-ringed-parakeet) ## More Birds - [Black-crowned Night Heron](https://www.snappit.app/explore/black-crowned-night-heron) (*Nycticorax nycticorax*) - [Anna's Hummingbird](https://www.snappit.app/explore/annas-hummingbird) (*Calypte anna*) - [Great Egret](https://www.snappit.app/explore/great-egret) (*Ardea alba*) - [Blue Jay](https://www.snappit.app/explore/blue-jay) (*Cyanocitta cristata*) --- Source: [Rose-ringed Parakeet: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/rose-ringed-parakeet)