Rose-ringed Parakeet

“ I grew up with two different parakeets - one that lived for five years, and one that lived for 13 years - so I always had a bit of an attraction to birds and it's an oddly good fit to be in a movie about birdwatchers ”

– Jim Parsons

Scientific Taxonomy & Character Information

Domain: Eukaryota

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Reptilia

Order: Psittaciformes

Family: Psittaculidae

Genius: Psittacula

Species: Psittacula krameri

Subspecies: Psittacula krameri krameri

Descendant: parakeets

Named by: Giovanni Scopoli

Year Published: 1769

Size: 40 centimeters long in length; wingspan length of 15 to 17.5 cm (5.9 to 6.9 in)

Lifespan: 20-30 years

Activity: Diurnal 🌅

Thermoregulate: Endotherm

Type(s):

Reptiles (Archosaurs)
- Birds (Parakeets)

Title(s):

Parakeet
Ringneck

Pantheon(s): Terran/Gaian 🇺🇳

Time Period: Holocene

Alignment: Loyal

Threat Level: ★★

Diet: Herbivorous 🌿🌱🍇

Element(s): Air 🌬️, Sound 🎵

Inflict(s): n/a

Weakness(es): Rock 🪨, Electric ⚡, Dark 🌑, Light 🔆

Casualties: n/a

Based On: itself

Conservation Status: Least Concern (LC) – IUCN Red List

The Rose-ringed Parakeet (Psittacula krameri) also known as the Ring-necked parakeet, is a medium-sized parrot has disjunct native ranges in Africa and the Indian Subcontinent, and is now introduced into many other parts of the world where feral populations have established themselves and are bred for the exotic pet trade.

Etymology

The genus name Psittacula is a diminutive of Latin psittacus, "parrot".

Physical Appearance

The rose-ringed parakeet is sexually dimorphic. The adult male sports a red and black neck ring, and the hen and immature birds of both sexes either show no neck rings, or display shadow-like pale to dark grey neck rings. Both sexes have a distinctive green color in the wild, and captive bred ringnecks have multiple color mutations which include turquoise, cinnamon, olive, white, blue, violet, grey and yellow.

Abilities

The rose-ringed parakeet was a robust, agile flier capable of lengthy daily trips, an excellent climber who used its beak as a third limb, had a wide vocal range and high mimicking potential, and problem-solving abilities comparable to medium corvids. This parakeet is not a swimmer, but it can float temporarily if inadvertently submerged in water without drowning, and it occasionally bathes in shallow water or rain. Captive or wild parakeets can be trained to communicate with both males and females.

In Rapunzel's universe, every species of parakeet either opens its lips and lets out a loud or low sound from its beak, forcing the opponent to hold its ears in agony or get confused as a result of the parakeet's angry babbling.

Ecology

Rose-ringed parakeets usually feed on buds, fruits, vegetables, nuts, berries, and seeds; wild individuals will regularly visit gardens and other locations near human habitation, taking food from bird feeders. Oils, salts, chocolate, alcohol, and other preservatives should be avoided and also fly several miles to forage. The predators of rose-ringed parakeets are hawks, falcons, snakes, mongooses, wolves, cats, catfishes and more.

Reproduction

Breeding season: Varies by region (often dry season).
Nest: Tree cavities, cliffs, buildings.
Clutch size: 2–4 eggs.
Incubation: ~22–24 days (female incubates).
Fledging: ~6–7 weeks.
Pair bond: Strong, often monogamous.
Both parents feed chicks via regurgitation.

Behavior

The rose-ringed parakeet was a highly gregarious bird that frequently roosted in cities, formed flocks of 10–100+, and made loud contact cries, particularly at dawn and twilight. Naturally aggressive and inquisitive, this parakeet may approach people for food in urban areas and, if hand-raised, can grow quite friendly. This species had strong territorial instincts during breeding, was intelligent but assertive, and may be aggressive if not well socialized.

Threats and Conservation

Threats

Habitat loss (localized).
Capture for pet trade (historically significant).
Persecution as agricultural pest.
Declining in parts of native range.

Conservation Status

IUCN Red List: Least Concern (LC)

Conservation Efforts

Habitat protection.
Anti-poaching enforcement.
Rescue and rehabilitation centers.
Awareness campaigns against illegal pet trade.

Distribution and Habitat

This is a very common and widespread bird species. Originates from the southern Indian subcontinent to western Africa in Guinea, Senegal, and southern Mauritania. The global population size has not been quantified, but the species is reported to be common to abundant throughout its natural and introduced range.

They are African and Indian origin. In the Philippines, pet birds (Psittacula krameri manillensis) that had escaped sometime in the 1990s had managed to live independently and even reproduce. Because of what has happened all around the world, Rose-Ringed Parakeet populations are now feral. During the summer, this bird frequented District 4 frequently. They frequently fly around St. James Church and are also seen on the golf field.

During The Recollections of Queen Arianna (TROQA) saga in the 2600s and 2700s, the "Sky People," or Terrans from Earth, brought the rose-ringed parakeet to two exoplanets that resembled Earth: Berbania from Ursa Major and Reinachos from Cygnus. Despite the death of our planet, conservation efforts are helping this species recover from endangerment or near extinction. The rose-ringed parakeet became an invasive species as a result of human interactions for game hunting and rewilding. In two exoplanets that resembled Earth, the parakeet lived in conditions and climates identical to those of Earth.

Movement Pattern: Full Migrant
Population Trend: Unspecific
Population: ???
Locomotion: Versatile
Habitat: Taiga; Montane Grasslands and Shrublands; Temperate Coniferous Forests; Temperate Broadleaf and Mixed Forests; Temperate Deciduous Forests; Temperate Grasslands, Savannas, and Shrublands; Subtropical Coniferous Forests; Subtropical Moist Broadleaf Forests; Subtropical Dry Broadleaf Forests; Subtropical Grasslands, Savannas, and Shrublands; Salt Flats; Stone Forest; Tropical Coniferous Forests; Tropical Moist Broadleaf Forests; Tropical Dry Broadleaf Forests; Tropical Grasslands; Tropical Savannas and Shrublands; Mediterranean Forests, Woodlands, and Scrub; Mushroom Forests; Mushroom Fields; Deserts and Xeric Shrublands; Badlands; Flooded Grasslands and Savannas; Swamp; Bayous/Billabongs; Riparian; Wetland; Mangrove Forest; Cold Bamboo Forests; Tropical Bamboo Forests; Air-breathing Coral Reefs; Graveyard Vale; Mountain; Sky; Radiated Citadel; Volcano; Warm Ghost Town; Cold Ghost Town; Ruined Skyscraper.
Earth: see below
- Extant (Resident): Afghanistan; Bangladesh; Benin; Bhutan; Burkina Faso; Cameroon; Central African Republic; Chad; China; Côte d'Ivoire; Djibouti; Eritrea; Ethiopia; Gambia; Ghana; Guinea; Guinea-Bissau; India; Liberia; Mali; Mauritania; Myanmar; Nepal; Niger; Nigeria; Pakistan; Senegal; Sierra Leone; South Sudan; Sri Lanka; Sudan; Togo; Uganda;
- Extant & Introduced (Resident): Bahrain; Belgium; Cuba; Egypt; France; Germany; Hong Kong; Iran; Iraq; Israel; Italy; Japan; Jordan; Kenya; Kuwait; Lebanon; Macao; Maldives; Mauritius; Netherlands; Oman; Philippines; Portugal; Puerto Rico; Qatar; Saudi Arabia; Singapore; Slovenia; South Africa; Spain; Syria; Taiwan; Turkey; United Arab Emirates; United Kingdom; United States; Venezuela; Yemen; Vietnam
Berbania: worldwide
Reinachos: worldwide