Habitat:
Parks, orchards, agricultural and urban areas

Description:
Psittacula krameri, the rose-ringed parakeet, is a parrot 38–40 cm in length with bright green plumage, a distinctive pink neck ring in adult males, and a red–orange bill. Native to South Asia, it occupies parks, orchards, agricultural lands, and urban environments, feeding on seeds, fruits, and flowers. Social and vocal, it nests in tree cavities and may switch mates within the same breeding season.

Recommended lens:
>=300 mm

Photography tips:
Photograph the rose-ringed parakeet at dawn or late afternoon using a telephoto lens of ≥300 mm from a concealed hide in a park or orchard. Use a fast shutter speed to freeze its flights and a shallow depth of field to isolate its bright green plumage against the urban background. Approach slowly, keeping at least 10 m distance to avoid disturbance.