Saturday, March 12, 2016

Rose-ringed Parakeet at Gir

In Gir Sanctuary went for Safari in an open jeep and we could see some birds flying around. We spotted  2 adult Rose-ringed Parakeet sitting on the tree branches.




The adult male sports a red or black neck ring. They have distinctive green color and on average measure 40 cm in length, including the tail feathers.



In the wild, this is a noisy species with an unmistakable squawking call. They feed on seeds, nuts, buds, fruits, vegetables, nuts and berries.

19 comments:

  1. Oh, these are such beautiful birds and images Rajesh! Excellent captures!:)

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  2. They are so lovely! Wishing you a beautiful day!

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  3. What gorgeous captures, almost looks like an expensive print on a curtain fabric or wallpaper!
    Have a woderful weekend :)

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  4. Awesome capture on the parakeets! Love the images

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  5. Beautiful birds!

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  6. wow! beautiful birds and beautiful shots!

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  7. Pretty birds and lovely photo.
    Have a Happy Weekend, Rajesh!
    Peace :)

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  8. Good captures. 40 cm is quite long!

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  9. really unusual and lovely have a great week

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  10. Beautiful birds! Great photos.

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  11. Those are very pretty birds, Rajesh.
    ~

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  12. Rajesh, those are stunning pictures! Beautiful. They remind me of fine art oil paintings. Wow.

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  13. Handsome birds.....lovely colours!
    Have a good week!

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  14. What a beautiful bird! Wonderful captures.

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  15. Parrots have always been our favorite! Beautiful captures...

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  16. Amazing photos :)

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