Rose-ringed Parakeet

Rose-ringed parakeets are slender green parrots with long pointed tails and red bills. Adult males display a dark and rose-colored neck ring, whereas females and young birds generally lack the complete collar. Native populations occur across parts of Africa and South Asia, but introduced populations now thrive in numerous cities elsewhere. Their adaptability allows them to use woodland, farmland, parks, gardens and densely developed urban environments. (Animal Diversity Web)

Seeds, fruits, flowers, buds and nectar make up the varied diet, and flocks may also feed heavily on cultivated grain or orchard crops. These parakeets nest in tree cavities, cliff openings and holes in buildings, sometimes enlarging cavities made by other birds. Females perform most incubation while males deliver food. Outside the breeding season, large vocal flocks travel between feeding sites and communal nighttime roosts. (Animal Diversity Web)