The Ringneck Parakeet

(Psittacula krameri manillensis)

Articles on this Site

The ‘Dark Green’ and ‘Cobalt’ Ringnecks

Comment on the information available about these relatively new varieties.

For ‘Cobalt’ read - Violet

Information on the first reported breeding of what appears to be the double-factor form of this variety and a true Violet.

Is it a Pied? – what sort of Pied

Discussion on the definition of piedness with a particular emphasis on certain Ringneck varieties.

Articles on other Sites

Brad Martin’s Parrot Pages   [Broken link - can you help me repair it?]

from Australia include Indian Ringneck pages with some useful articles, Guide to..., Fallows and Cinnamons, The Grey Factor, and links to other sites.

Sunbird

the Homepages of well known South African breeder of Ringnecks, Dr Deon Smith, with articles on genetics and a number of colour varieties including the Turquoise (Marine, Parblue), Lacewing, and Yellowhead (Clearhead).

Links to photographs, etc.

Albert’s ‘Home of the Ringneck’ pages (please note new address)

include a photograph of the Dark Green, another photograph showing its derivative the Cobalt, a further photograph showing the two varieties side by side, and many more.

Babu Chauhan’s ‘Omni Mutations’ page

has a photograph of a new variety, the “Emerald”, and also other more well known varieties.