# Rose-ringed parakeet (*Psittacula krameri*)

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The rose-ringed parakeet (Psittacula krameri), also called the Indian ringneck or Ring-necked parakeet, is a small bird in the parrot family Psittaculidae. Adults weigh from 116.1 to 133 g, with a representative mass of 132.9 g and a wingspan of 45 cm. The IUCN Red List assesses it as Least Concern, which is not a threatened category.

## Quick facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 116.1 g – 133 g |
| Length | Not recorded |
| Wingspan | 45 cm |
| Lifespan | 34 years |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Main food | flower, fruit, grain, nectar |
| Habitat | forest |
| Egg incubation | 23 days |
| Young per litter or clutch | 3.5 – 4 |
| Age at maturity | 2 years – 2.49 years |
| Lifestyle | Perching |
| Migration | Sedentary |
| Conservation status | Least Concern (IUCN) |
| Countries on record | Not recorded |

## Classification

- kingdom: Animalia
- phylum: Chordata
- class: Aves
- order: Psittaciformes
- family: Psittaculidae
- genus: Psittacula
- species: *Psittacula krameri* (Scopoli, 1769)

Synonyms: *Alexandrinus krameri*, *Paleornis torquatus*, *Psittacus krameri*

## Common questions

### What kind of animal is the rose-ringed parakeet?

The rose-ringed parakeet is a bird, a parrot in the family Psittaculidae and the order Psittaciformes.

### How heavy is a rose-ringed parakeet?

Adults weigh 132.9 g as a representative value, with reported values from 116.1 to 133 g. Its wingspan is 45 cm.

### What does the rose-ringed parakeet eat?

Its main foods are flower, fruit, grain and nectar. It is classed as an omnivore, with a herbivore trophic level.

### Is the rose-ringed parakeet endangered?

No. It is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, which is not a threatened category.

### How long does a rose-ringed parakeet live?

Its lifespan is given as 34 years.

### How many eggs does the rose-ringed parakeet lay?

It lays 4 eggs per clutch, and the eggs are incubated for 23 days.

### When does the rose-ringed parakeet reach maturity?

It reaches sexual maturity at 2.2 years, with reported values from 2.0 to 2.5 years.

### Who named the rose-ringed parakeet?

Its scientific name, Psittacula krameri, carries the authority (Scopoli, 1769).

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