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Rose-ringed Parakeet

Psittacula krameri

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About

One of the world's most widespread and invasive parrots, rose-ringed parakeets are native to Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia but have established large feral populations in over 35 countries across Europe, North America, Japan, and Australia following cage bird escapes. Males bear a distinctive pink-and-black neck ring. Highly adaptable and prolific, urban populations have exploded in cities like London, Amsterdam, and Brussels, where they roost in enormous flocks and compete with native cavity-nesting birds.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits deserts and xeric shrublands within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (8 countries), Asia (21 countries), Europe (18 countries), North America (4 countries), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).

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Full Taxonomy

Psittaciformes (Parrots)

Family

Psittacidae (True Parrots)

Genus

Psittacula

Species

Psittacula krameri (Rose-ringed Parakeet)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ホンセイインコ

Chinese 紅領綠鸚鵡

Spanish Cotorra de Kramer

French Perruche à collier

German Halsbandsittich

Portuguese periquito-rabijunco

Russian Попугай Крамера

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Rose-ringed Parakeet?

The scientific name of Rose-ringed Parakeet is Psittacula krameri. It belongs to the genus Psittacula.

Where does Rose-ringed Parakeet live?

Rose-ringed Parakeet is found in Widely distributed across Africa (8 countries), Asia (21 countries), Europe (18 countries), North America (4 countries), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).. Countries include Algeria, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Bhutan, Cabo Verde, China, Colombia.

What family does Rose-ringed Parakeet belong to?

Rose-ringed Parakeet (Psittacula krameri) belongs to the genus Psittacula, which is part of the taxonomic family Psittacidae.

What kingdom does Rose-ringed Parakeet belong to?

Rose-ringed Parakeet (Psittacula krameri) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Rose-ringed Parakeet?

The closest relatives of Rose-ringed Parakeet in the genus Psittacula include Alexandrine Parakeet, Blossom-headed Parakeet, Echo Parakeet, Gray-headed Parakeet, Layard's Parakeet.