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CONTENTS

Native Region /
Natural Habitat
Care & Feeding
Personality &
Behavior
Speech & Sound
Health &
Common
Conditions
Get an Indian
Ring-Necked
Parakeet

The Indian ring-necked parakeet is not a shy bird,

and does best with an owner who appreciates an
outgoing companion that is not afraid to demand
what it wants! Indian ring-necks can also be quite
talkative.

C O LO R SIZE L I F E S PA N SOUNDS INTERACTION

Blue, Green medium Up to 30 Vocal Social

years communicator,
Whistler

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The Indian ring-necked parakeet, also

called the rose-winged parakeet, has been kept as a pet for centuries and
remains a favorite companion bird today. A devoted owner will do best with
this temperamental bird that requires a great deal of attention to remain
tame. However, the Indian ring-necked will charm and delight the person who
takes the time to appreciate its other qualities — a playful exuberance and a
remarkable talking ability.

Native Region / Natural Habitat

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As its name suggests, the Indian ring-

necked parakeet originates from India, where it is still found wild in great
quantities, even in urban areas.

Care & Feeding

Indian ring-necked parakeets are sensitive birds that need lots of play time
and time out of the cage to remain happy; if not, expect your bird to develop
neurotic disorders that many be very dif cult to reverse.

Because of the long tail, Indian ring necks need a larger cage than another bird
of the same relative size. Ring necks love their toys, and will hang on them and
toss them around the cage, so be sure to have lots of toys on hand to replace
the ones your bird destroys — this type of destruction is a normal, healthy
part of being a companion bird. If you can handle a good deal of chattering,
some of it ear-piercing, and you have the time and energy to spend with this
beautiful bird, consider welcoming an Indian ring-necked parakeet into your
family.

Indian ring necks tend to have good appetites. As with any bird, make sure to
feed a balanced, nutritious diet that includes pellets, fruit, veggies, and
healthy table foods. This way you can be sure that your bird is nourished and
will not become bored with his diet. Nutri-Berries, Avi-Cakes, and Premium

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Daily Diet are some of the Lafeber foods that offer optimum nutrition that
encourages interaction.

These birds are reported to live for more than 30 years.

Indian Ring-Necked Parakeets

Love to eat:
Nutri-Berries

Lafeber food for Indian Ring-Necked Parakeets

Classic Avi-Cakes El Paso Nutri- Premium Daily

for Parrots Berries Diet for Parrots

Personality & Behavior

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Indian ring-necked parakeets can make sweet, tame pets but will not remain
so if neglected. If played with every single day, these birds can be loving, loyal
companions. If neglected, you can have a biter on your hands. These might not
be the best birds for children, as ring necks tend to be sensitive to commotion,
including night frights (thrashing around the cage during the night as if
startled). Ring-necked parakeets are not shy birds, and will do best with an
owner who appreciates an outgoing companion that is not afraid to demand
what it wants!

Speech & Sound

These are chatty birds, especially when they learn to talk. You may delight in
hearing your Indian ring-necked says its rst few words, and then shortly
realize that he won’t shut up! Be careful what you teach him, because you will
be hearing it loudly and often for many, many years. They are great whistlers
too, but try to teach words and phrases before whistling, or your bird may
fancy whistling over talking and never learn many words.

Health & Common Conditions

Indian ring-necked parakeets are relatively healthy birds; however they are
susceptible to Polyomavirus, pssitacosis, apergillosis and bacterial infections.
Indian ring-necked parakeets are excellent iers and are capable of ying
even after a recent wing-feather trim, so time outdoors should be in a harness
or in a travel carrier to prevent them from ying away.

Get an Indian Ring-Necked Parakeet

Indian ring-necked parakeets can be found in pet stores, avian-specialty
stores and from bird breeders. They are also sometimes available for adoption
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from avian-rescue organizations.

The Indian ring-necked parakeet is 16 inches long and is available in a variety

of mutations stemming from the nominate green bird, including blue, yellow,
pied, albino and others. This bird is dimorphic, meaning that there are visible
differences between the sexes. The males of this species have a distinct ring
around the neck at maturity, making them easily discernible from females.
Dimorphism is great for breeders, as no mistake can be made as to who’s who
in the couple-this makes for easy pairing. The color of these birds is the most
striking-it seems almost airbrushed on, so that you can hardly distinguish
individual feathers.

OT H E R B I R D S I N T H I S FA M I LY

Psittacula

Alexandrine Parakeet

Q U I C K FA C T S

The Indian ring-neck’s scienti c name Krameri is a tribute to Wilhem Heinrich

Kramer, an 18th Century German physician and naturalist.

Diet & Nutrition: Parrot food

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