Help with an unusual Parrot

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Posted by Paul Bithorn on 11:53:49 07/13/08

In response to Steve Siegel's parakeet inquiry earlier this week, if he has eliminated Alexandrine Parakeet (Psittacula eupatria), which has maroon shoulder patches and he has seen in his yard, I would consider a female or immature Ring-necked parakeet (Psittacula krameri), an Tropical African and Asian species. They are all green with a red bill and seem to fit the bill. They are about the size of a Mitred Parakeet. For color plates see page 134; Plate 48 in Juniper & Parr's; Parrots; A Guide to Parrots of the World or Google the coMmon and Latin name for numerous websites. Life is good.....................


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