Visitor - ID help please

["John Bundock" <>]

I thought it was probably a female from its even green colour and faint neck ring. I’m happy to be corrected.

 

John Bundock

 

From: Philip Veerman [
Sent: Tuesday, 18 February 2014 10:14 PM
To:
Subject: RE: [canberrabirds] Visitor - ID help please

 

Yes Indian ringneck parakeet, which is of course an alternate name for Rose-ringed Parakeet and we get this enquiry probably about once a year. This one is normal plumage, Some are mostly white, blue or yellow. They are not necessarily all fresh releasees / escapers, some may be living out there for a long time. Has Taylor included it in his new edition Field Guide?

 

I wonder at how this one is decided to be a female.

 

Philip

 

-----Original Message-----
From: John Bundock [
Sent: Tuesday, 18 February 2014 9:59 PM
To: 'Robin Hide'; 'Canberra Birds'
Subject: RE: [canberrabirds] Visitor - ID help please

Female Indian ringneck parakeet.

 

From: Robin Hide [
Sent: Tuesday, 18 February 2014 7:04 PM
To: Canberra Birds
Subject: [canberrabirds] Visitor - ID help please

 

This bird appeared in our garden half an hour ago- an escapee or ?  Suggestions welcome!

 

Robin Hide