Key information
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.
What they eat:
Fruit, berries, nuts and seeds.
Measurements:
- Length:
- 38-42cm
- Wingspan:
- 42-48cm
- Weight:
- 96-139g
Population:
- UK breeding:
- 8,600 pairs
Identifying features:
Ring-necked parakeet
