ROSE-RINGED PARAKEET IS A GREGARIOUS BIRD.ADULT MALE SPORTS A BLACK OR RED NECK RING AND THE HEN AND IMMATURE BIRDS OF BOTH SEXES EITHER SHOW NO NECK RINGS, OR DISPLAY SHADOW- LIKE PALE TO DARK GREY NECK RINGS.INDIAN ROSE-RINGED PARAKEET MEASURES ON AVERAGE 40 CMS IN LENGTH INCLUDING THE TAIL FEATHERS,A LARGE PORTION OF THEIR TOTAL LENGTH.IN THE WILD ,THIS IS A NOISY SPECIES WITH AN UNMISTAKABLE SQUAKING CALL AND A DISTINCTIVE GREEN COLOUR.IT IS HERBIVOROUS AND NON-MIGRATING.IT HAS SUCCESSFULLY ADAPTED TO LIVING IN DISTURBED HABITATS.IN THE WILD, ROSE-RINGED PARAKEETS USUALLY FEED ON BUDS,FRUITS,VEGETABLES,NUTS, BERRIES AND SEEDS.WILD FLOCKS ALSO FLY SEVERAL MILES TO FORAGE IN FARMLANDS AND ORCHARDS CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE.