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Popular Asiatic Parakeets

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Popular Asiatic Parakeets Of the many types of birds that I'm privileged to work with, the Asiatic Parakeets, by and large, have always been my favorite. They are highly intelligent birds with beautiful plumage and a propensity for stealing people's hearts. Highly prized as pets around the world, they have exploded in popularity in recent years for several reasons. Take a look at the information below to learn more about the most popular Asiatic Parakeet species, their defining characteristics, and more. • Indian Ringneck Parakeets The beautiful and captivating Indian Ringneck Parakeet has gained a reputation around the world for being one of the best talking bird species. The clarity with which they are able to articulate human speech is nothing short of astounding. In fact, many years ago, religious leaders in the birds' home country of India began to regard them as sacred beings, due to the fact that the parakeets who lived in the gardens around holy site...

Facts about Indian Ringneck Parakeets

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Facts about Indian Ringneck Parakeets Indian Ringneck Parakeets have become more and more popular as pets in recent years, and for many different reasons. For one thing, these birds are known to be exceptional talkers, with some amassing vocabularies of hundreds of words that they can speak with amazing clarity. Coupled with their beauty and their medium size, these features have made them attractive pets to an increasingly diverse population of bird lovers. If you're interested in learning more about these prized parakeets, then take a look at the information below. It will give you an idea of just a few of the fascinating traits these birds possess, and help you learn a little more about what it's like to live with one as a pet. • Indian Ringneck Parakeets can be very affectionate. Although for many years Indian Ringneck Parakeets were regarded as an "ornamental" bird species, those who have grown to know and love them have found that in fact these b...

Indian Ringneck Parakeets

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Indian Ringneck Parakeets Common Names: [Indian Ringneck Parakeet, Indian Ringneck Parrot, Rose-Ringed Parrot[ Scientific Name: [Psittacula krameri manillensis.[ Origin: [India, Asia[ Size: [Medium, at about 16 inches in length including the tailfeathers.[ Average Lifespan: [Between 25 - 30 years, although instances of Ringnecks living past the age of fifty have been authenticated.] Temperment: Although the Indian Ringneck has something of a reputation for being nippy and hard to tame, it is largely undeserved. Because they are so smart, Ringnecks get bored very easily, and will often resort to chewing and other destructive behavior if left to their own devices. They also go through a bluffing stage during adolescence that is difficult for some owners to manage. Ringnecks that are handled often and properly cared for, however, generally have sweet, charming personalities that make them a favorite of bird enthusiasts everywh...