About the Australian Ringneck
The Australian ringneck is a parrot native to Australia. Except for extreme tropical and highland areas, the species has adapted to all conditions. Treatments of genus Barnardius have previously recognised two species, the Port Lincoln parrot and the mallee ringneck, but due to these readily interbreeding at the contact zone they are usually regarded as a single species B. zonarius with subspecific descriptions. Currently, four subspecies are recognised, each with a distinct range.
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The subspecies of the Australian ringneck differ considerably in colouration. It is a medium size species around 33 cm (13 in) long. The basic colour is green, and all four subspecies have the characteristic yellow ring around the hindneck; wings and tail are a mixture of green and blue. The B. z. zonarius and B. z. semitorquatus subspecies have a dull black head; back, rump and wings are brilliant green; throat and breast bluish-green. The difference between these two subspecies is that B. z. zonarius has a yellow abdomen while B. z.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in United Kingdom.
When to see it
Peak activity in October · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Vernal Hanging ParrotLoriculus vernalisThe vernal hanging parrot is a small parrot which is a resident breeder in the Indian subcontinent and some other areas of Southeast Asia.
Scaly-breasted LorikeetTrichoglossus chlorolepidotusThe scaly-breasted lorikeet is about 23 cm (9.1 in) long.
Alexandrine ParakeetPsittacula eupatriaThe Alexandrine parakeet is one of the largest parakeets, measuring 56 to 62 cm (22 to 24 in) from the top of the head to the tip of the tail and weighing 200 to 300 g (7.1 to 10.6 oz).
Side by side: Australian Ringneck vs Scaly-breasted Lorikeet · Alexandrine Parakeet vs Australian Ringneck
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