Tuesday, November 22, 2016

ROSE-RINGED PARAKEET

Photographed in Singapore November 2016
929                  ROSE-RINGED PARAKEET             Psittacula krameri

SINGAPORE               (87)

Also known as Ring-necked Parakeet. Although from Asia and Africa this parakeet was a popular pet and escapees have established themselves in many countries where their populations have reached considerable numbers. An introduced species in Singapore where it is on the increase. There are four recognised subspecies.


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