Rose-ringed Parakeet Bird Facts (Alexandrinus krameri)

The Rose-ringed Parakeet is a vibrant green parrot with a long tail and a distinctive red beak. It measures 38-42 cm in length, with a slender body and pointed wings.

Adult males feature a black throat stripe and a pink and black collar, while females and immature birds lack these markings. Both sexes have a pale ring around the eye and subtle blue tints on the tail.

The Rose-ringed Parakeet can be found in Woodland habitats.

The Rose-ringed Parakeet is not typically found in Garden habitats.

The Rose-ringed Parakeet is not typically found in Wetland habitats.

The Rose-ringed Parakeet is not typically found in Coastal habitats.

The Rose-ringed Parakeet can be found in Urban habitats.

The Rose-ringed Parakeet can be found in Farmland habitats.

The Rose-ringed Parakeet is not typically found in Grassland habitats.

The Rose-ringed Parakeet is not typically found in Desert habitats.

The Rose-ringed Parakeet is not typically found in Tundra habitats.

The Rose-ringed Parakeet is not typically found in Rainforest habitats.

The Rose-ringed Parakeet is not typically found in Mountain habitats.

The Rose-ringed Parakeet is not typically found in Savanna habitats.

Native to Africa and South Asia, Rose-ringed Parakeets inhabit a range of wooded habitats, including open woodlands, savannahs, and cultivated areas. They thrive in human-modified landscapes, including urban parks and gardens.

Feral populations have been established in many countries, including the UK (particularly London), Belgium, and the Netherlands. In the USA, they are found in parts of California and Florida.

This map gives you a rough idea of where you might spot a Rose-ringed Parakeet. The coloured areas show countries where these birds have been seen.

A few things to keep in mind:

Birds might not be everywhere in the coloured areas, for example, they may be present around the coast of that country
Where birds live can change with seasons and available food
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Bird Attributes Explained

Our bird attributes system rates various aspects of a bird's capabilities on a scale of 0-100, based on data from field observations, scientific studies, and expert knowledge.

Attribute Categories:

Agility: Manoeuvrability, speed, and grace in flight or movement.
Strength: Physical power, often correlating with size and hunting abilities.
Adaptability: Ability to thrive in various environments or changing conditions.
Aggressiveness: Territorial behaviour and assertiveness, particularly during breeding seasons.
Endurance: Stamina, often seen in migration patterns or foraging behaviours.

Understanding the Ratings:

0-20: Very Low
21-40: Low
41-60: Average
61-80: High
81-100: Very High

Remember, these attributes are relative to other bird species and don't necessarily indicate superiority.

Agility

Reflects the bird's manoeuvrability, speed, and grace in flight or movement.

Rose-ringed Parakeets are highly agile flyers, capable of swift, direct flight with rapid wing beats. Their slender bodies and pointed wings contribute to their manoeuvrability, allowing them to navigate through various environments with ease.

Strength

Indicates the bird's physical power, often correlating with size and hunting abilities.

Whilst not particularly strong for their size, these parakeets possess enough strength to crack open nuts and seeds. Their ability to compete for nesting sites suggests moderate strength, but they are not known for exceptional physical power.

Adaptability

Represents the bird's ability to thrive in various environments or changing conditions.

These birds demonstrate remarkable adaptability, thriving in a wide range of habitats from their native woodlands to urban environments. Their success as an invasive species in numerous countries and their ability to adjust their diet to local food sources, including human-provided feeders, showcase their exceptional adaptability.

Aggressiveness

Measures the bird's territorial behaviour and assertiveness, particularly during breeding seasons.

Rose-ringed Parakeets can be assertive, particularly when competing for nesting sites. Their success in establishing feral populations suggests a degree of territorial behaviour. However, they are not typically considered highly aggressive birds, preferring to live in social flocks.

Endurance

Reflects the bird's stamina, often seen in migration patterns or foraging behaviours.

With a lifespan of up to 30 years in the wild, Rose-ringed Parakeets demonstrate considerable endurance. Their ability to thrive in various climates and elevations up to 2000 metres indicates good physical resilience. Their long-distance flight capabilities, whilst not migratory, also suggest solid endurance.

Rose-ringed Parakeets are primarily herbivorous, feeding on various fruits, berries, nuts, seeds, and blossoms.

They show a particular fondness for cultivated fruits and crops, sometimes leading to conflicts with farmers. In urban areas, they readily adapt to feeding on bird feeders.

Rose-ringed Parakeets are highly social and often seen in noisy flocks. They are agile flyers, capable of swift, direct flight with rapid wing beats.

These birds are known for their intelligence and adaptability, readily adjusting to urban environments and even mimicking human speech in captivity.

Rose-ringed Parakeets are known for their loud, screeching calls, often described as a sharp 'kee-ak' or 'kee-ak-kee-ak'. They also produce a variety of softer chattering and whistling sounds when communicating within the flock.

Their ability to mimic human speech has made them popular pets.

Rose-ringed Parakeets typically breed between September and December in their native range, but timing varies in introduced populations. They form monogamous pairs and engage in mutual preening and feeding during courtship.

These parakeets nest in tree cavities, often competing with native species for suitable sites. They may also use man-made structures. Females lay 2-6 white eggs in an unlined cavity.

Incubation lasts about 22-24 days, primarily by the female. Chicks fledge after 6-7 weeks but may remain dependent on parents for several more weeks.

The Rose-ringed Parakeet typically lives for 20 to 30 years, with a maximum recorded lifespan of 34 years.

Like all birds, lifespan can be affected by factors including predation, habitat quality, disease, and access to food sources.

Despite being non-native in many parts of its range, the Rose-ringed Parakeet is listed as Least Concern.

However, its success as an invasive species in Europe and elsewhere has raised concerns about competition with native birds for nesting sites and food resources.

Listen for their loud, distinctive squawking calls, especially at dawn and dusk
Look for them in parks and gardens with mature trees
In the UK, visit London's parks where large populations have established
Observe feeders in urban areas, as they often visit for seeds and fruits
Check tree cavities during the breeding season for nesting pairs

Natural predators include birds of prey such as hawks and owls, as well as snakes and small mammals that may raid nests for eggs or chicks.

Rose-ringed Parakeets can live up to 30 years in the wild, making them one of the longest-lived parrots.
They are considered sacred in some parts of India and are associated with the love god Kamadeva.
These parakeets have been introduced to over 35 countries on five continents.

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