The Indian Ringneck is  available in a variety of mutations stemming from the nominate green bird—blue, yellow, pied, albino, and others.

Length

16 inches

Average Lifespan

These birds are reported to live for more than 30 years.

Sexing

This bird is dimorphic, meaning that there are visible differences between the sexes—the males of this species have a distinct ring around the neck at maturity, making them easily discernable. Dimorphism is great for breeders, as no mistake can be made as to who’s who in the couple—this makes for easy pairing. The color of these birds is the most striking—it seems almost airbrushed on, so that you can hardly distinguish individual feathers.

Origin