IRN vs Moustache Parakeet

[QuackQuack]

What difference if any is there between the indian ringneck parakeet and the mustache parakeet? They look similar to me, but these two species are definitely ones with which I have little experience.

 

[QuackQuack]

I suppose I want to add Plum headed parakeet to the question as to where they stand....I don't understand this bird family!

 

[FutureDVM]

I don't have much experience with them either, but I just wanted to add that my favorite bird in the Indian ringneck family is the Plum Headed Parakeet. They are absolutely gorgeous!

 

[Enjru]

My favorite from that group (Asiatic parrots) is the Derbyan parrot!

 

[Enjru]

What difference if any is there between the indian ringneck parakeet and the mustache parakeet? They look similar to me, but these two species are definitely ones with which I have little experience.

The different colors of Indian ringnecks that you see are all mutations of the same species. The Indian ringneck, the moustache parakeet, the plum-headed parakeet, the Derbyan parrot, the Alexandrine, etc, are all different species of the same genus.

 

[QuackQuack]

what difference if any is there between the indian ringneck parakeet and the mustache parakeet? They look similar to me, but these two species are definitely ones with which i have little experience.

the different colors of indian ringnecks that you see are all mutations of the same species. The indian ringneck, the moustache parakeet, the plum-headed parakeet, the derbyan parrot, the alexandrine, etc, are all different species of the same genus.

thank you so much! That is all i was wondering

 

[lene1949]

The Alexandrine is my favourite... They have such a stable temperament...