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Rose Ringed Parakeet - lifer
Pappa Smurf

Rose Ringed Parakeet - lifer (Psittacula krameri)

Rose Ringed Parakeet - This the first of my new lifers from Gran Canaria
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Habitat
The European populations became established during the mid-to-late 20th century. The main British populations are based around London, primarily in the western and south-western suburbs. They can be regularly seen in places such as Crystal Palace Park, Ba
Location
Gran Canaria
Date taken
30.10.2015
Scientific name
Psittacula krameri
Equipment used
Canon + 70-300 lens
carann
Congratulations on a lifer and this fabulous image, Keith !!! Thanks for sharing.
 
KC Foggin
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Opus Editor
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This is a great image of a great lifer to get Keith. Congrats on this beautiful, record shot.
 
Stanley Jones
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Gorgeous birds and such bruisers for Parakeets. Fantastic pose, perch, colors, lighting, detail, and setting. Congratulations on this brilliant lifer PS!!!!!
 
Doc Duck
Supporter
They seem to have taken over quite a few European cities. I saw my first ones in Brussels and my next bunch in Amsterdam. I wonder if they were popular pets back in the 60s/70s, "in fashion" until people realized how noisy they are. They seem to have been released in one city after another around the same decade.
 
ammadoux
i have a pair in my garden, they just love the almond and the tamarind trees. such lovely and cleaver birds.

thanks for the great shot.
 

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