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Celebrating Parakeets
On the occasion of World Parrot Day
31 May 2025
World Parrot Day is observed annually on 31st May, to highlight the urgent need for parrot conservation and raise awareness about the threats these intelligent and vibrant birds face across the world.
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Note: I’m told by experts in the field that, in India, parakeets are more common than parrots in general. While “parrot” is a broader term for a family of birds, parakeets are small, seed-eating parrots with long tails and are particularly abundant in the Indian subcontinent.
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Specifically, the Rose-ringed Parakeet is one of the most common parrots in India.
In their insightful book titled, Parrots of the Wild: A Natural History of the World’s Most Captivating Birds, Catherine A. Toft and Timothy F. Wright observe -
Throughout the day, the chatter of parakeets and parrotlets filled the air with cascades of sound like an ever-present waterfall. Their calls worked their way into my subconscious…
And that’s exactly what we witnessed today, even as we went to our terrace to take a darshan of these lovely parakeets on the occasion of World Parrot Day today.
Sharing here on this blogpost, some of the lovely pictures I had taken today.
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Well, these Rose-ringed Parakeets (also known as Indian Ringneck Parakeet) are the most common and widely distributed parrot species in India. You’ll frequently see and hear their noisy flocks all around you! 😊
These birds are native to India and play important ecological roles.
However, it’s unfortunate that, many species, particularly the Rose-ringed, Alexandrine, and Plum-headed parakeets, are heavily targeted by the illegal pet trade, leading to conservation concerns.
In India, it is illegal to trap, sell, or keep native parrot species as pets under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
Let’s be responsible citizens, by not buying wild-caught parrots!
In fact, it is the demand for parrots as pets that fuels the illegal wildlife trade, which acts as a major threat to wild parrot populations in India and across the world.
In our little ways, we can provide food and shelter for all our feathered friends, including the urban parakeet species like the Rose-ringed parakeet, in our own gardens, terraces or balconies. We can also provide them with fresh water in a bird bath.
On the occasion of World Parrot Day today, let’s take a moment to appreciate these incredible birds and take concrete steps to ensure their survival. Your actions, no matter how small, contribute to their protection!
Happy World Parrot Day! 😊
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