Care & Management of Indian Ringneck Parrot
Care & Management of Indian Ringneck Parrot Care & Management of Indian Ringneck Parrot The Indian Ringneck parakeet – Latin name Psittacula krameria – is a moderately large bird. Slightly larger than a cockatiel, but lacking the characteristic crest, the ringneck parakeet is characterised by a sleek, aero-dynamic body measuring some 30cm or so in length. The common name comes from the coloured ring which extends around the neck of adult male birds. In females, and juveniles of both sexes, this may be more muted or absent entirely. Indian Parrot, also known as the “Ring-Necked Parakeet”, is a gregarious tropical Afro-Asian parakeet species that has an extremely large range. The Indian Parrot originates from southern India. Indian Parrots natively reside in Asia – mainly India and Pakistan. They are forest dwelling animals that will occasionally forage for food on the ground. The parrots are a broad order of more than 350 birds. Macaws, Amazons, lorikeets, lovebirds, cockato