Ring-necked Parakeet

Native to India and parts of Africa, our country’s only naturalised parrot has thrived in recent years, and can be found right here in Didsbury Park! This species has quickly become something of a local icon, though it is now well-established in a number of areas across the UK.

With their colourful plumage, playful personalities, and tendency to make use of bird feeders, it’s easy to see why so many of us are fascinated by ring-necked parakeets. Their impact on the local ecosystem is still being assessed, though one key concern is their preference for tree trunk nesting holes, which puts them in competition with native species like the nuthatch and great spotted woodpecker.