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Rose-ringed Parakeet
Jonno52

Rose-ringed Parakeet (Psittacula krameri)

South Asian and sub-Saharan African species, introduced or escaped in the British and European region (though still "wild birds" for listing purposes). I don't mind them now they're here, though they're not everyone's favourite.

Wiki says: "Concerns have been raised over the impact of the growing numbers of parakeets in south-east England. Scientific research programmes have analysed the behaviour of parakeets and found that they compete with native bird species and bats for food and nesting sites. Although not aggressive, parakeets deter smaller birds with noisy gregarious behaviour. The detrimental effect of competitive exclusion has been likened to the impact of the introduction of grey squirrel on the red squirrel. However, British parakeets are not without natural predators; ornithologists have observed an increase in the population of birds of prey in London, and have reported sparrowhawks, peregrine falcons and hobbies preying on parakeets".

Thank you for your kind comments on my pictures, and good birding!

John
Habitat
Built-up inner city
Location
London, UK (taken at home)
Date taken
17 May 2019
Scientific name
Psittacula krameri
Equipment used
Canon EOS 7D Mk II, EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM
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A great closeup of this beautiful Parakeet Jonno! So nicely captured guy!
 
a beautiful Parakeet image john...yet to see one here but i don`t think i would mind seeing them if they were here...many thanks....
 
Super capture John...They've still not made their way here yet.
 
a great photo of this handsome parakeet, John!!! they're part of the scene nowadays in many big European towns. great colours and a nice setting, top notch, many tfs!!!
 
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A gorgeous picture of this beauty John. Excellent focus, dof, lighting, colors, and detail. First-class!
 
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Opus Editor
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That's a super picture you've taken of this parakeet John, a species I've still yet to see. They weren't really around in London when I lived there.

Many thanks for showing him to us my friend, and thanks for the interesting info too - it's good to know that their numbers are controlled by so many raptors.
 

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