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Rose-ringed Parakeet


Rose-ringed Parakeet
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Copyright: Bayram Gocmen (boreocypriensis) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 718 W: 3 N: 2274] (8108)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-07-02
Categories: Nature
Camera: Nikon D-5000, Sigma 50-500mm f/4-6.3 EX DG APO HSM, @ ISO 500
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Birds from the Middle East [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-09-01 22:21
Viewed: 160
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 38
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Psittacula krameri (Rose-ringed Parakeet) [in Turk. Yeşil Papağan]

A female parakeet beauty from Izmir in a lovely aesthetic pose, at least for me:)
TFL and Cheers,

©Bayram GÖÇMEN, Ege University, Faculty of Science. All Rights Reserved.

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The Rose-ringed Parakeet, also known as the Ringnecked Parakeet, is a gregarious tropical parakeet species that is popular as a pet. Its scientific name commemorates the Austrian naturalist Wilhelm Heinrich Kramer.

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.
As is the case with all Psittacula (Afro-Asian Ringnecked Parakeet) species, the Rose-ringed Parakeet is sexually dimorphic. The adult male sports a black neck-ring and pink nape-band while the hen and immature birds of both sexes either show no neck rings, or display shadow-like pale to dark grey neck-rings and light (lighter coloured than surroundings) nape-bands.
Four subspecies are recognized, though they do not differ much:

• African subspecies:
1. (P. krameri krameri): African-ringnecked (aka ARN) Parakeet : West Africa in Guinea, Senegal and southern Mauritania, east to Western Uganda, Eastern South Africa, and Southern Sudan.
2. (P. krameri parvirostris): Abyssinian-ringnecked (aka Aby-RN) Parakeet : Northwest Somalia, west across northern Ethiopia to Sennar district, Sudan.
• Asian subspecies:
1. (P. krameri manillensis): Indian-ringnecked (aka IRN) Parakeet : Originates from the southern Indian subcontinent; and has feral and/or naturalized populations worldwide. In Australia, United States, and other western countries, it is often referred to as the Indian Ring-Necked Parakeet/Parrot.
2. (P. krameri borealis): boreal or Neumann's ringnecked (aka BRN) Parakeet :Bangladesh, northern India and Nepal to central Burma; introduced populations worldwide in localities.

Wild flocks also fly several miles to forage in farmlands and orchards causing extensive damage. They have been found to feed extensively on pigeon pea during winter in India. They also breed during winter unlike most other South Asian birds.

Rose-ringed Parakeets measure on average 40 cm (16 inches) long including the tail feathers. Its average single wing length is about 15–17.5 cm (6-7 inches). The tail accounts for a large portion of their total length. African ssp. are slender in bodies but usually display longer tail feathers (more so in mature male specimens) than Asian ssp. which are typically stockier in bodies. The former usually display darker (brownish-red) upper mandibles while the latter always display bright-red upper-mandibles.

The Rose-ringed Parakeet has established feral populations in India, a number of European cities, South Africa and Japan. There are also apparently stable populations in the USA in Florida, California and Hawaii with a small but self-sustaining population in Tehran, Iran, mostly concentrated in the northern parts of city. They are also found almost throughout Israel.

Reference:
1. Wikipedia (ENGLISH).
2. Wikipedia (TÜRKÇE).
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  • AndroK Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 1479 W: 23 N: 0] (11750)
  • [2009-09-01 22:53]

Merhaba my friend...
Beautiful shot with so nice composition, colors...
Beautiful bird...
Regards...
Andro

Hello MF Bayram,
lovely bird and a very nice composition. I love the green in green tones. POV, sharpness and colors are wonderful.
Best regards Siegfried

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 595 W: 0 N: 957] (4608)
  • [2009-09-01 23:23]

Merhaba MF Bayram,
thanks for the series of shot commented by you.Really appreciate your support and friendship for these years.
This is really lovely and maginficent shot of the parakeet.
The lighting is so effective and the feathers are so well rendered. Not forgetting the beauty of its natural pose.
Well presented in excellent composition.

Regards,
Foozi

Dear Bayram
OOPS!!! A great high focal lenght shot, you show up how you are excellent in birdography!
Superb focus and DOF, nice image with crisp sharp details and colors,
Very well done
Thank you, Alireza

Merhaba Bayram hocam
Çok güzel bir papağan portresi
Rengi muhteşem
Ben papağanları pek sevmem, bir kere kafese parmağımı uzattığımda ısırmıştı beni, ama bu çok tatlı görünüyor
Teşekkürler
Burak

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  • milas Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2726 W: 412 N: 2985] (32789)
  • [2009-09-02 0:45]

merhaba hocam..
papagan cinslerinin evcil hayvanlar bilirdim ama notunuzdan incelediğimde bunların doğada yaşayabilen kuşlar olabileceğini gördüm, harika bir çekim ve paylaşım, elinize sağlık...selam ve saygılar...

hello
how are you?
interesting shot
sharp and well detailed
good colour, nice light and well exposed
lovely pov

MAnuj Mehta

Hi Bayram,

What a pose you couldn't have asked for more the colour of the parakeet is sublime. The pov is excellent good narrow dof sharp details an excellent shot well done.

Regards
Jon

Selam Bayram Hocam,
Göz kamaştırıcı bir netlik ve kompozisyon. Belgesel değeri ölçülemez güzellikte...
Arka plan çok uyumlu olmuş, ellerine sağlık
Selahattin E

Ciao Bayram, splendid paraket in a wonderful diagonal composition with beautiful blurry BG, fantastic colors, superb sharpness and fine details, very well done, ciao Silvio

Hi Bayram,

beautiful bird. great details and lovely composition. as well as a good pose from the bird makes this pic even more delightful to watch. loved the colors and tones. good pov and dof here.

Tfs,
Sanjib.

Merhaba Bayram bey

renkleri ile netliği ile muhteşem bir çalışma olmuş.
Elinize sağlık
Selamlar

Faruk

Bayram merhaba,
Sert ışığa rağmen kartpostal olabilecek kadar güzel bir papağan fotoğrafı olmuş.Netlik ve renklerin yanısıra arka plan da harika.
Pîroz dikim.

Merhaba Dostum,
Son derece göz alıcı, çekim kalitesi yüksek ve kusursuz bir kare.Eline sağlık.
Selamlarımla..

hAyAti

Hi again
Beautiful parrot seeming to pose for you .Perfect dof and nice colours.
Papagan in turk ?this name seems to have a tie with Papageno in Mozart's Flûte Enchantée...(?)
Cheers
Henri

Hi Bayram,
The colors of the parakeet are beautiful.
Good sharpness and details.
Good DOF.
Well done!
Ciao Mari

Hello MF Bayram,

Excellent light and contrast!
Perfect background!
Congratulations!
TFS Sergio

Merhaba dear Bayram!

I'm amazed with such great details :D
Great colors and light!
Congratulations

best regards

Marco

hello Bayram,

Beautiful shot of this female Parakeet.. looks like she pose esp. for you.. just look at the smile and the way the head tilt.. in the wild or? wonderful composition and sharpness.. good one..

regards, terry

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