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Rose-ringed Parakeet


Rose-ringed Parakeet
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Copyright: Paras Bhalla (parasbhalla) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 320 W: 0 N: 822] (3234)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-03-16
Categories: Birds
Camera: Sony Cybershot DSC P150
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-09-17 0:42
Viewed: 278
Points: 26
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Rose-ringed Parakeet (Psittacula krameri), also known as the Ringnecked Parakeet, is a gregarious tropical parakeet species that is popular as a pet. Its scientific name commemorates the Austrian naturalist Wilhelm Heinrich Kramer.

This non-migrating species is one of few parrot species that have successfully adapted to living in 'disturbed habitats', and in that way withstood the onslaught of urbanisation and deforestation. In the wild, this is a noisy species with an unmistakable squawking call.

As is the case with all Psittacula (Afro-Asian Ringnecked Parakeet) species, the Rose-ringed Parakeet is sexually dimorphic. The adult male sports a black neck-ring and pink nape-band while the hen and immature birds of both sexes either show no neck rings, or display shadow-like pale to dark grey neck-rings and light (lighter coloured than surroundings) nape-bands.

Phylogeny and distribution

Four subspecies are recognized, though they do not differ much:

* African subspecies:

(P. krameri krameri): African-ringnecked (aka ARN) Parakeet : West Africa in Guinea, Senegal and southern Mauritania, east to Western Uganda, Eastern South Africa, and Southern Sudan.

(P. krameri parvirostris): Abyssinian-ringnecked (aka Aby-RN) Parakeet : Northwest Somalia, west across northern Ethiopia to Sennar district, Sudan.

* Asian subspecies:

(P. krameri manillensis): Indian-ringnecked (aka IRN) Parakeet : Originates from the southern Indian subcontinent; and has feral and/or naturalized populations worldwide. In Australia, England (London), the United States, and other western countries, it is often referred to as the Indian Ring-Necked Parakeet/Parrot.

(P. krameri borealis): boreal or Neumann's ringnecked (aka BRN) Parakeet :Bangladesh,Pakistan, northern India and Nepal to central Burma; introduced populations worldwide in localities.

A phylogenetic analysis using DNA (see Psittacula) showed that the Mauritius Parakeet (Psittacula echo) is closely related to this species, and probably needs to be placed between the African and Asian subspecies. Consequently, this species is paraphyletic.

For more information, please consult WiKipedia
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Paras
What a great capture, another style, but the same beauty.
Horia

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  • joska Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 411 W: 0 N: 1023] (5522)
  • [2009-09-17 4:03]

Interesting species, good realisation in poor Light konditions!

Paras
Lovely colors, great capture.
Mariana

Ciao Paras. Great POV, good colours and low ligt's magagement.

Roberto

hello Paras
nice composition with good details and beautiful colours
greeting lou

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1978 W: 6 N: 5527] (19673)
  • [2009-09-17 9:06]

Hi Paras,it's strange for me to see free parrots...ehee..impressive pic whit great great colors,very good perspcetive and composition,excellent point of view.My best compliments,have a nice day,Luciano

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2916 W: 34 N: 8651] (32250)
  • [2009-09-17 9:22]

Hi Paras . This is a colourful bird . I like the pose with the Parakeet looking down at you. We can see where it getes its name from. With the ring around its neck.Taken with good detail and natutal colours. well done TFS.
Nick..

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1380 W: 56 N: 4759] (16364)
  • [2009-09-17 9:46]

Hello Paras,
lovely bird and a very nice composition. I love the green tones. POV, sharpness and colors are wonderful.
Thanks for wish and your attention.
Best regards Siggi

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  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1110 W: 5 N: 3457] (12761)
  • [2009-09-17 13:45]

Hola Paras.
Hermosa y colorida foto de este Loro. La pose y su vista directa y atenta a Tu camara es puntos adicionales. Muy bella foto Paras.
Saludos
Luis52.

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1339 W: 0 N: 2582] (9107)
  • [2009-09-17 19:45]

Hi Paras,
very smooth colour and very neat feathers well seen. The contrast with the bark texture indeed push your composition into a lovely one.
Nicely presented.

regards,
Foozi

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2398 W: 94 N: 5543] (17640)
  • [2009-09-18 10:10]

Hello Paras,
Beautiful photo with noise in the BG, a pity, because the rest of the photo is great. Composition, colours, POV and sharpness are all very good.
Regards,
Peter

Hello Paras
you have captgured a nice bird, this Rose-ringed Parekeet is very beautiful
great pose on this tree and very good POV, fine colors and sharp details
Have a good night
Jacqueline

Well done Paras, excellent composition of a sitting Rose-ringed Parakeet. Thanks for sharing. Have a nice weekend.
Best wishes-Subhash

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