Ring-necked parakeet (Psittacula krameri)

Ring-necked parakeet (Psittacula krameri)

Ring-necked parakeet (England)

The UK’s only naturalised parrot – it is large, long-tailed and green with a red beak and a pink and black ring around its face and neck. In flight it has pointed wings, a long tail and very steady, direct flight. Often found in flocks, numbering hundreds at a roost site, it can be very noisy.

Found mainly in south-east England, particularly Surrey, Kent and Sussex.

They eat Fruit, berries, nuts and seeds.

Ring-necked parakeet (Psittacula krameri) belongs to the following groups:

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