Daily photos 3rd year
3rd year Pic 320 - Sep 02 2011
Rose-ringed Parakeet
Khem Vilas, Ranthambhore
Best seen in bigger size
More pictures at
http://hershy.smugmug.com/Travel/Ranthambhore/RT-June-2011/17444320_Qps9C3
Rose-ringed parakeets (Psittacula krameri) are popular as pets. They measure on average 40 cm (16 in) in length including the tail feathers. Their average single wing length is about 15-17.5 cm (5.9-6.9 in). The tail accounts for a large portion of their total length. This non-migrating species is one of few parrot species that have successfully adapted to living in 'disturbed habitats', and in that way withstood the onslaught of urbanisation and deforestation. In the wild, this is a noisy species with an unmistakable squawking call.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rose-ringed_Parakeet
irishmurr
on September 14, 2011Gorgeous color and detail!
349390pitchingwedge33
on September 6, 2011looks like the Boss to me....very cool expression...
Art in Photography
on September 5, 2011Beautiful capture.
Dan and Patti (bayislandphotography)
on September 5, 2011Wow, what a neat shot of this really neat bird.
Wilma Bosma
on September 5, 2011You can see why this parakeet is as green as it is. The background looks the same. That makes a nice picture all together!
Cross
on September 3, 2011Great photo! I like the colors.
Jeff Graham (JeffreyGraham)
on September 3, 2011Great shot of a beautiful species.
Jeff
Scianghetti
on September 3, 2011great capture - very cool bird!
TinaMarie Gardner
on September 3, 2011beautiful
Tom Reichert
on September 3, 2011This one may be the best hershy of your bird series