Description
Life span: Up to 30 years
A medium-sized parrot is the Indian ring-necked parakeet. Indian ring-neck parakeets frequently have a bright green predominance with some blue tail feathers and yellow under their wings. They have tiny, curved beaks that are excellent for breaking open hard-shelled fruits and seeds. Male Ring-necked parakeets feature black and rose neck bands, as well as black face markings. The phrase “Rose-ringed parakeet” is another name for it.
Through the use of selective breeding methods, the species has evolved a number of beautiful color variations. There have been many striking color combinations, including those with dominant blue, yellow, or white tones.
Habitat/Native Region
Its natural habitats were scattered over Africa and the Indian Subcontinent, but it has since been introduced to many other parts of the world where wild populations have expanded and are being bred for the exotic pet trade. In both Europe and America, they are currently among the most prevalent non-native bird species.
As Pet
Behavior
Indian ring-necked parakeets can make wonderful pets, but if they are not taken care of, they won’t stay that way. If they are played with daily, these birds might make devoted, dependable pets. If a person ignores them, then can end up with a bite on their hands. Ringnecks may not be the best birds for children because they are sensitive to noise.
They enjoy learning new bird abilities, like waving hello with their feet, together with their human counterparts. They also enjoy cracking treat puzzles and becoming adept at sound mimicking.
Care
Indian ring-necked parakeets need a lot of fun and exposure outside of the cage to be happy; otherwise, people risk birds developing neurotic conditions that could be very difficult to treat. A balanced diet promotes the long, healthy lives of ring-neck parakeets.
Due to their long tails, Indian ringnecks require a larger cage than other birds of the same relative size. Ringnecks like their toys and will cling to them and bounce them about the cage, so keep lots of replacement toys on hand in case a bird destroys one. Damage of this nature is typical.
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