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Psittacula krameri (Rose-ringed Parakeet) [in Turk. Yeşil Papağan]
An additional parakeet shot from Izmir in a different pose.
TFL and Have a nice WE!
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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- Jonela
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(2779) - [2009-09-04 15:02]
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Hi Bayram,
This is a very inquisitive looking parakeet probably wanting to know who and why you were taking a photograph. Great pov lovely colours very good dof and sharp details well done.
Regards
Jon
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- akg
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Hello Bayram,
great sharp capture of the parakeet. It is not easy to get so close to it in the wild and shoot. Good POV and I like the questioning pose it makes.
Thanks and regards,
abhijit.
Great focus, superb light and lovely colors, dear Bayram. TFS, my friend!
Best wishes,
Bruno
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- ayse51
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(20816) - [2009-09-04 23:23]
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Günaydın Bayram bey,
yeşil papağanın bu pozuda çok güzel.Mükemmel netlikte bir çekim.Ellerinize sağlık.Necla.
Selam Bayram Hocam,
Netlik, arka plan ve kuşun pozisyonu çok güzel yakalanmış.
Selahattin E
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- kanton
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- [2009-09-05 6:43]
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Merhaba Bayram Hocam!
Wonderful portrait of Yeşil Papağan!
perfect focus,colours and fine lighting.
Textured details and clarity are superb!
Tfs Selamlar
Kostas
Merhaba Bayram,
What a great shot of the Rose-ringed Parakeet! The colors of the bird are perfectly shown with nice sharpness and great contrast.
Well done!
best regards,
Paras
PS: Sorry, I have already crossed my daily point limit for today, otherwise I'd love to award a smiley for this great work.
Ciao Bayram, great frontal POV for this splendid paraket, wonderful colors, excellent sharpness and fine details, very well done, have a good Sunday, ciao Silvio
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- milas
(32971)
- [2009-09-05 13:41]
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MERHABA HOCAM...
Yeşil papağana hayran oldu meryem, güzel bir seriydi tanıdık sayenizde, selamlar
Hi again my friend Bayram,
The third excellent shot of this colorful bird!
It's full of beauty!
TFS Sergio
this tree plant look like the one found in Brazil forest.. i wonder if that is the same tree :) (always curious :) ) anyway love this shot.. looks like he/she teasing you, Bayram.. that is one special pose.. well taken and presented..
regards, terry
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- cirano
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(685) - [2009-09-07 10:53]
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Bu açıdan da oldukça artistik duruyor:)Renkler ve netlik çok güzel.Kuru dallardaki çıkıntılar farklı bir güzellik katmış.Eline emeğine sağlık.
Pîroz dikim.
