Description

he blue Indian ringneck is a color variation of a subspecies of the rose-ringed parakeet. This Asiatic parakeet originated in Ceylon but can now be found throughout Asia, predominantly in India and Pakistan.

The blue Indian ringneck parakeet is found in lightly wooded areas in the wild. They are social birds that typically travel in flocks of 100 or more. They were kept as pets as early as 200 B.C. When it was discovered that they could mimic human speech, they became regarded as sacred in India.

The wealthy people of India were known to keep their sacred pets in decorative cages to be admired by guests for their stunning coloration, lively personality, and ability to mimic humans.

Indian ringneck parakeets became popular in the pet trade in the 1920s, when breeders began producing different color mutations, including the blue Indian ringneck. They are now widely available in the pet trade and are extremely popular among bird lovers.

Temperament

a blue indian ringneck parakeet bird perching on a stick

The blue Indian ringneck can be a charismatic and charming pet bird. Their intelligence makes it easy to train them to perform a variety of tricks and to speak a decent number of words.

They do have a reputation for being nippy, temperamental, and a bit stubborn. This is usually resulting from a lack of proper training, socialization, and overall attention. This species is extremely intelligent and they do bore easily. A potential owner needs to understand their needs before bringing them home as a pet. When they become bored and feel neglected, they typically begin unwanted behaviors, such as chewing and biting.

She knows how to step up enjoys head scratches. She talks some of the things she says are What are you doing, Hi, Love you, Treat Treat, Pretty Birdie. She also whistles. She eats pellets as well as fresh vegetables and fruit. She is not a screamer and has never chewed anything in our house when she is out of her cage. Large cage included