Rose-ringed Parakeet look-alikes
Psittacula krameri
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Alexandrine Parakeet
Psittacula eupatria
Key differences
Significantly larger (58-62 cm) with a much heavier bill. Males have a broader black neck stripe and a prominent maroon patch on the wing coverts, which is absent in the Rose-ringed Parakeet. The call of the Alexandrine is deeper and more resonant.
Plum-headed Parakeet
Psittacula cyanocephala
Key differences
Smaller (33 cm) and more slender. Males have a distinctive plum-colored head with a black neck ring, while females have a greyish-blue head. Lacks the prominent red bill of the Rose-ringed Parakeet.
Mauritius Parakeet
Psittacula eques
Key differences
Endemic to Mauritius, critically endangered. Similar in size but has a more robust bill and a slightly different shade of green. The male's neck ring is less distinct and often broken. Geographic range is a key differentiator.
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