Rose-ringed Parakeet (Psittacula krameri) is unique with its light green plumage and long tail. Its average length is 16 inches.
Adult males have 'rose-ring'. The chin is black with layers of black, turquoise and rose on a collar that thins below the auriculars. The rose-ring continues to the nape of the neck. The nape has a turquoise blue wash over the light green base feathers.
The adult female has a faint emerald green collar. The bird’s tail is long and thin with a blue central tail feather. The outer tail feathers are medium green washed with blue. The underside of the tail and wings are canary yellow. Diet consists of fruits, berries, flowers, nectar, seeds, and grains. Three to four eggs are laid.
