The RSPB: Ring-necked parakeet

Ring-necked parakeet

Latin name

Psittacula krameri

Family

Parrots

Overview

The UK's only naturalised parrot - it is large, long-tailed and green with a red beak and a pink and black ring around its face and neck. In flight it has pointed wings, a long tail and very steady, direct flight. Often found in flocks, numbering hundreds at a roost site, it can be very noisy.

Where to see them

Found mainly in south-east England, particularly Surrey, Kent and Sussex.

When to see them

All year round.

What they eat

Fruit, berries, nuts and seeds.

Estimated numbers

Europe	UK breeding*	UK wintering*	UK passage*
-	4,300 adults	-	-

* UK breeding is the number of pairs breeding annually. UK wintering is the number of individuals present from October to March. UK passage is the number of individuals passing through on migration in spring and/or autumn.