Rose-ringed Parakeet
Rose-ringed Parakeet (<em>Psittacula krameri</em>) is a species of Old World Parrots (<em>Psittaculidae</em>) in the order Parrots.
Overview
Rose-ringed Parakeet (Psittacula krameri) is a species of Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) in the order Parrots. A slender green parakeet with a red-and-black neck ring in males; one of the most successful parrots, spreading through cities worldwide as feral populations; nests in tree holes and building cavities.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Psittacula; binomial: Psittacula krameri; authority: (Scopoli, 1769). Typical size: 38-42cm. Average lifespan: 20-30 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: Africa and the Oriental Region.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
