Friday, February 20, 2009

ROSE RINGED PARAKEET

Scientic Name : Psittacula krameri

Local Names : Gili

Habitat : Mostly arborial bird

Size : Larger than Myna about 25 cms.

Feeding : They feed on a variety of fruits and seeds.


Breeding : 4 - 6 eggs


Nesting : February - April
They commoly nest on trees in groups.

Feathers : The male has a rose coloure ring around the neck where as the female doesn’t have it.

Egg Colour : Pure white

Call : Melodious “Kiyak- Kiyaak”


Cluthes : 3 - 4

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