Rose-ringed Parakeet
About the Rose-ringed Parakeet in Singapore
Last updated 29 May 2026
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The Rose-ringed Parakeet (Psittacula krameri) is a noisy, highly successful introduced resident in Singapore. Originally from Africa and South Asia, escaped pets have established thriving wild populations in our parks and urban estates.
Identifying features
Check out some identifying features of the Rose-ringed Parakeet!
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The Rose-ringed Parakeet features an entirely bright, vivid green body and a very long, pointed tail. It possesses a bright red, deeply hooked upper beak. Additionally, adult males sport a distinct black and pinkish-rose ring circling their neck, a characteristic that females and juveniles lack.
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Habitat and ecology
They are fast flyers that travel in small, screeching flocks. They use their powerful beaks to crack open tough seeds, fruits, and pods found in urban park trees, such as the Rain Tree and Golden Penda.
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