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Rose-ringed Parakeet-II
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Copyright: Bayram Gocmen (boreocypriensis) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 710 W: 3 N: 2252] (8028)
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 400
Exposure: f/6.3, 1/500 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Birds from the Middle East [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-09-02 21:37
Viewed: 178
Points: 36
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Psittacula krameri (Rose-ringed Parakeet) [in Turk. Yeşil Papağan]

Another female parakeet from Izmir…
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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Ciao Bayram, an other great caspture of splendid paraket in a lovely diagonal composition, beautiful blurry BG, wonderful colors, excellent sharpness and fine details, very well done, ciao Silvio

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  • horias Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 220 W: 56 N: 482] (3563)
  • [2009-09-02 22:29]

Bayram,
Lovely colored capture this Rose-ringed Parakeet!
Sharp, great POV and BG!
hORIA

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 592 W: 0 N: 957] (4596)
  • [2009-09-02 22:51]

Merhaba MF Bayram,
another lovely shot of the parakeet. I like the blurry background very much. There is a special effect of those whitish rings.
This is not to mention the bird itself.
Very well composed.

Regards,
Foozi

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  • AndroK Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 1465 W: 23 N: 0] (11700)
  • [2009-09-02 23:24]

merhaba my friend...
Beautiful bird...
Beautiful shot with so nice composition...
Regards...
Andro

Merhaba Bayram hocam
Güzel bir açıdan görüntülemişsiniz
Netlik ve renkler harika
Paylaşımınız için teşekkürler
Burak

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  • milas Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2720 W: 405 N: 2973] (32719)
  • [2009-09-03 1:04]

merhaba Hocam...
doğadan ekrana yeşil papağan, harika bir çekim ve paylaşım, netlik,ışık ve notunuzla güzel bir çalışma olmuş, Düzce yi kaçırmadım...selamlar

Selam Bayram Hocam,
Bir diğer bakış açısı ile güzel papağanımız.
Dal ve kuşun yerleşimi göze hoş geliyor.
Arka planı da sevdim
Selahattin E

hello Bayram
how are you friend?
another fine subject, sharp and crisp
fine colour
food focus, nice depth of field
regards
Manuj Mehta

Merhaba Bayram,
Bir başka açıdan çekilmiş bu kare de çok hoş.Arka planda beyazlıklar olduğu halde gözü rahatsız etmiyor.Eline sağlık dostum.
Slavên germ.

Hi Bayram,

beautiful bird here. a good play of dof and pov here.loved the colors and sharpness here.
well composed and preented.

Tfs,
sanjib.

Merhaba Üstad,
Serinin ikinci kareside mükemmel.Işıltılı arka plan 3 boyut etki yaratmış.Eline sağlık.
Selamlarımla..

hAyAti

Hi Bayram,
Another fantastic capture my friend! Brilliant bokeh effect background and sharp focus on the Parakeet. The sheen from the sunlight on the ridge of its back looks effective - Good that it's looking towards the camera too. Seems quite camouflaged against its surroundings. Nicely taken.

TFS,
Scott.

Merhaba file Bayram!
Wonderful portrait of your "model" Rose-ringed Parakeet!
good focus,-with SZ?- great colours,perfect lighting and
clarity!
Tfs Selamlar
Kostas

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  • ayse51 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1683 W: 124 N: 1437] (20268)
  • [2009-09-04 11:28]

Merhaba Bayaram bey,
yeşil papağan bakışlarıyla büyülüyor.Renkler,n uyumu çerçeveleme her zamanki gibi mükemmel.Ellerinize sağlık.Necla.

Dear Bayram
Another superb long distance shot of this beautiful parakeet
Very nice pose, you've taken it in this well composed shot, the bokeh of BG is so nice
Thank you
Alireza

Bonjour Bayram
A very successful shot of this parrot:great pov and perfect colours too.The parrot at the bottom of the curved bunch and looking towards you is fantastic.Very well done.
As for papagan, I remember now the word was used in old french as "papegai"; it seems to come from an arab word.

Friendly yours
Henri

It's a lovely and beautiful bird!
Excellent composition again!
Congratulations and TFS
Sergio

she is still posing for you.. :) but i like the previous one better because the way she was gazing at you.. another lovely composition and work.. well done..

have a lovely Sunday..

regards, terry

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