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Rose-ringed parakeets of Amsterdam
Rose-ringed parakeets of Amsterdam Walking along one of the many canals or in one of the easy going parks you cannot miss the bright green coloured Rose-ringed parakeet that inhabits the Dutch capital city. However, for many it is mysterious how these tropical birds seem to thrive here so easily. The combination of a low breeding success with the availability of good nest holes and food seems to allow this exotic species to live peacefully next to its native neighbours. It is well known that tropical parakeet species are popular as pets. Interestingly, an increasing number of Rose-ringed Parakeets (Psittacula krameri) have adapted to live in urban areas far away from their tropical home grounds and established feral populations in a number of European cities. A growing group of rose-ringed Parakeets – often confused with parrots – have been living in Amsterdam since 1976. The very first birds were released pets that managed to survive the cold dutch winter by living i...
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