Rose-ringed Parakeet

Vibrantly bright green parakeet, frequently found in woodland, parks, and gardens, where it feeds mainly in trees. Nests in cavities, including holes in buildings. Easily overlooked if quiet, as the bright green plumage blends easily with foliage. Note the very long slender tail and bright red bill; male has narrow black-and-pink neck ring. Closely resembles the larger Alexandrine Parakeet, which has a wine-red patch on each shoulder. Like other parakeets, raucous and social, often appearing in noisy groups giving sharp screeching calls. Native to Africa and South Asia, introduced locally around the world, from Europe and the Caribbean to Japan and Hawaii.

Rose-ringed parakeets in Sri Lanka live in the low dry zone jungles and along the coast. They can also be found in national parks, such as Bundala National Park and Yala National Park.

Rose-ringed parakeets in Sri Lanka eat a variety of fruits, seeds, nuts, berries, and other plant matter. They are primarily herbivores, but also eat insects and nectar.