Psilos Bird Photography |
Ring necked Parakeet Psittacula krameri |
The UK's only naturalised parrot. It is
found mainly in the south-east of England, particularly Surrey, Kent
and Sussex though populations are now moving further north. Originally
from India this bird colonised from escaped birds and now has a population
of several thousand birds. It is a resident bird and is found breeding
in parks, orchards and gardens with mature trees to provide nest holes.
It feeds on a diet of fruit, berries, nuts and seeds. Length: 38-42cm. |
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