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Revision as of 18:14, 17 July 2008 by Wintibird (talk | contribs) (genus tags added)
Psittacula krameri
Photo by Erwin Driessens
Location: Frankendael, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Identification

40cm. Black neck-ring and pink nape-band while the hen and immature birds of both sexes either show no neck rings, or display shadow-like pale to dark grey neck-rings and light (lighter coloured than surroundings) nape-bands.

Distribution

Africa, Asia and India. Some feral birds in UK and Europe.

Taxonomy

Habitat

Behaviour

Diet includes buds, fruits, vegetables, nuts, berries and seeds.

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