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Rose-ringed Parakeet
Psittacula krameri
Silhouette: Farelli (photo), John E. McCormack, Michael G. Harvey, Brant C. Faircloth, Nicholas G. Crawford, Travis C. Glenn, Robb T. Brumfield & T. Michael Keesey · PhyloPic
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPsittaciformes (Parrots)
- FamilyPsittacidae (New World and African Parrots)
- GenusPsittacula (Old World Parakeets)
- SpeciesPsittacula krameri (Rose-ringed Parakeet)
In 3 days ~90% in a week >90%
370 Verified sightings at Minneriya National Park From 2019 to 2026
19,770 In all 25 parks
December Best month
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted
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About the Rose-ringed Parakeet
The rose-ringed parakeet (Psittacula krameri), also known as the ring-necked parakeet, or colloquially as the Indian Ringneck, is a medium-sized parrot in the genus Psittacula, of the family Psittaculidae. It has a disjunct native range in tropical northern Africa and the Indian subcontinent, and is now introduced into many other parts of the world where populations have established themselves having been bred for the exotic pet trade and then escaped.
The species is listed as least concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) because its population appears to be increasing, but its popularity as a pet and unpopularity with farmers have reduced its numbers in some parts of its native range.
One of the few parrot species that have successfully adapted to living in disturbed habitats, it has withstood the onslaught of urbanisation and deforestation. As a popular pet species, escaped birds have colonised a number of cities around the world, including populations in northern and western Europe. They can live in a variety of climates outside their native range, and are able to survive low winter temperatures in northern Europe.
Four subspecies are recognised... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Rose-ringed Parakeet in Minneriya National Park
LIVEiNaturalistGlobal Distribution
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keoladeo National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 2 | Ranthambore National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 3 | Gir National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 4 | Udawalawe National Park | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | |
| 5 | Yala National Park | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | |
| 6 | Kaziranga National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 7 | Wilpattu National Park | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | |
| 8 | Bandhavgarh National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 9 | Sundarbans National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 10 | Minneriya National Park | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | |
| 11 | Royal Bardia National Park | 🇳🇵 Nepal | |
| 12 | Chitwan National Park | 🇳🇵 Nepal | |
| 13 | Bandipur National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 14 | Satpura National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 15 | Niokolo-Koba National Park | 🇸🇳 Senegal | |
| 16 | Kanha National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 17 | Nagarhole National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 18 | Kidepo Valley National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 19 | Mudumalai National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 20 | Jim Corbett National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 21 | Manas National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 22 | Sinharaja Forest Reserve | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | |
| 23 | Periyar National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 24 | Eravikulam National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 25 | Royal Manas National Park | 🇧🇹 Bhutan |
Cities Where Found
| # | City | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visakhapatnam | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 2 | Agra | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 3 | Rome | 🇮🇹 Italy | |
| 4 | Jalandhar | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 5 | Maiduguri | 🇳🇬 Nigeria | |
| 6 | Jerusalem | 🇮🇱 Israel | |
| 7 | Paris | 🇫🇷 France | |
| 8 | Madurai | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 9 | Vijayawada | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 10 | Asansol | 🇮🇳 India |
Zoos & Centres Where Found
Closest Relatives at Minneriya National Park
Before you go
What are the chances of seeing a Rose-ringed Parakeet in Minneriya National Park?
Likely
About 50% of wildlife watchers report a Rose-ringed Parakeet sighting in Minneriya National Park on a given day, based on 370 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data from 2019 to 2026. It is the 7th most-seen of the 155 birds we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 90%, and over a week to over 90%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Rose-ringed Parakeet in Minneriya National Park?
December
In that month about 70% of wildlife watchers report a Rose-ringed Parakeet in Minneriya National Park on a given day, against about 40% in August and November, the lowest months. That is one of Minneriya National Park's wettest months, with about 230 mm of rain against 20 mm in June.
What time of day is best to see a Rose-ringed Parakeet?
Between 4 and 7 pm
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Rose-ringed Parakeet sightings with a recorded time, and about 8 in 10 of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is a daytime animal.
Is Minneriya National Park the best place to see a Rose-ringed Parakeet?
10th of 25
Of the 25 parks where we can rate Rose-ringed Parakeet sightings, Minneriya National Park ranks 10th at about 50%. The best odds are in Keoladeo National Park (India, about 80%), Ranthambore National Park (India, about 80%) and Gir National Park (India, about 70%). All parks ranked.
Where does the Rose-ringed Parakeet sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Rose-ringed Parakeet is recorded against all the birds logged in Minneriya National Park (370 verified sightings from 2019 to 2026), calibrated against known sighting rates. Figures are rounded to the nearest 10% because citizen-science data supports honest approximations, not decimals, and months with records from fewer than five people show "—". How it works.
