Rose-ringed Parakeet [Psittacula krameri]
Flora & Fauna
The Rose-ringed Parakeet is a common bird, characterised by its bright green plumage and long slender tail. The male has a rose coloured neck ring. The female does not have a distinct collar like that of the male, but a dull emerald-green collar. The juveniles resemble adult females, but have a yellower plumage. The Rose-ringed Parakeet is a noisy and social bird, and nests in the hollows of trees, and occasionally in buildings.
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Nature Collection
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001/0387/0002
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Photographers:
Kumaran and Ramila Sathasivam are keen naturalists and photographers. Their photographs have appeared in a number of publications, including Blackbuck, the journal of the Madras Naturalists' Society. Kumaran Sathasivam is a 1980s' IIT Madras alumnus. His book A Forest in the City is about his natural history experiences during his student days.
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