About Ringnecks | Watsons Birds

Indian Ringneck a true parrot.

The Rose-Ringed Parakeet ,or Indian Ringneck is classified as a parakeet.

Wild Ringnecks are green and tints of aqua can be seen during overcst days. Both males and females look similar, however the male has a black ring around his neck. The female may have the impression of a ring. Many will argue a slight green ring is visible.

Ringnecks Talk?

Ringnecks are intelligent parrots and do make great pets. They learn concepts quickly and love to show off. Along with being intelligent, they are great at talking. Ringnecks can speak with clarity that's phenomenal. These birds are truly masters at talking for their size and can easily compete with Grays and Amazons.

Indian Ringneck Myths.

Below are common questions and myths.

Ringnecks don't make good pets.

After ringnecks are weaned, most go through a biting stage. This stage, which only lasts for awhile, unfortunately detours many parrot owners. This stage is natural. This is just part of ringneck development. It passes and the ringneck becomes extremely friendly and tame if not ignored during this stage.

Ringnecks love to be left alone.

This myth is untrue. Ringnecks are very social creatures. They spend their lives with flock members and only pair off during breeding season.

Male Ringnecks are best at talking.

This is false. Both males and females make excellent talkers.

(If you want a tame ringneck, it all comes down to socialization and CONSTANT interaction.)

Ringnecks love to eat

They love food, and eat anything and everything you give them, as long as they are introduced to a lot of different foods as youngsters.

What to feed ringnecks.

They should be fed a wide variety of foods. A good amount of leafy dark greens & vegetables. (i.e. chard, kale, carrots, corn, celery, squash) as well as fruits.(i.e. apples, grapes, pears, figs, bananas)

Wild-picked green foods such as chickweed, seeding grass, dandelion(flowers, roots and leaves)make excellent additions to a healthy diet.

Some nutritious human foods such as cooked beans, cooked chicken, wholegrain rice also add variety to their diet.

Germinated or sprouted seeds are especially important for the breeding season.