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Unfamiliar squawks in your park? It might be a ring-necked parakeet! <\/p>

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Published: Tuesday, 21 May 2024 at 09:59 AM<\/p>

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Ring-necked parakeets bring a splash of green to parks and gardens across the country. Discover this surprising success story and learn how to identify these emerald acrobats.<\/strong><\/p>

Brightly coloured with distinguishing markings – ring-necked parakeets are easy to spot. Credit: Getty<\/figcaption><\/figure>

What are ring-necked parakeets?<\/h2>

The UK’s only naturalised parrot, ring-necked parakeets, (Psittacula krameri<\/em>), are medium-sized, vibrantly coloured birds. <\/p>

Commonly called ring-necked, they are also known as rose-ringed parakeets, referring to the colouring around the male’s neck.<\/p>

How to identify a ring-necked parakeet:<\/h2>

These exotic parrots have distinctive features, so they\u2019re easy to identify. Look for a medium-sized, bright green bird with a very long, pointed tail and a bright red beak. They\u2019re also often seen in noisy flocks.<\/p>

You\u2019ve spotted a male if it has a thin black and pink collar around the neck.<\/p>

Where are ring-necked parakeets from?<\/h2>

They are originally from Africa and southern Asia. <\/p>

How did parakeets end up in the UK?<\/h2>

The story of the ring-necked parakeets is a surprising success story in the UK. Originally introduced as exotic pets, which later escaped or were released.<\/p>

It turns out that our climate is ideal for them, especially as they were already adapted to cooler climates. <\/p>

The first confirmed breeding pairs were recorded in London and Kent in the late 1960s, making them the most northerly breeding parrots in the world.<\/p>

However, their impact on the native ecosystem is debated, with some concerns about competition with native birds for food and nest sites.<\/p>