Indian Ringneck Parakeets

The Rose-ringed Parakeets, which includes the Indian Ringneck and the African Ringneck subspecies, is the most widely scattered member of the race of parrots and is spread throughout Asia and parts of Africa. They are found in India, China, Ceylon, Africa, Tibet, Nepal and many adjacent islands.  

The Indian Ringneck Parakeet originated in Ceylon. The African Ringneck Parakeet, it's close cousin, is found from West Africa to the Southern Sudan. 

In the wild, these birds live in flocks and are very social. They have a pleasant nature but will develop a screaming habit if teased.

The Indian Ringneck Parakeet is smart! Besides learning to talk, these parakeets are known to be great at learning tricks. Some have been taught to string beads on a rope, twirl sticks about their head, ring a bell, and pick up selected objects.  This information was taken from www.animal-world.com   

At Cub Creek Science Camp we have a several Indian Ringneck Parakeets.  The females and young males do not have the characteristic ring around the neck, only the mature males.  These are very friendly and curious birds.  During the summer Science Camp they love  to land on our campers and check out any beads, strings or interesting clothing that they might be wearing.  We have hand raised some of the Ringneck babies.  They are not very beautiful as babies but grow quickly and soon are covered with the same lovely colored feathers as their parents.

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