The Ring-necked Parakeet is originally an African/Asian bird but a few
escaped captivity in Britain and, being a very
adaptable and intelligent species, these colourful parrots have been
breeding successfully in Britain since the 1970s. They are striving in the
Southeast of England in particular and spreading slowly - like it or not,
they're here to stay.
There is no scientific evidence whatsoever that they have a detrimental
effect on native species so why not just enjoy this gorgeous addition to the
large family of British birds?
Here are a few record shots that were taken in Richmond Park, London.
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| Male ring-necked parakeet | Parakeet in flight | Female ring-necked parakeet |