Australian Ringneck

01 · Identification

How to tell it apart

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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1. 01

   Distinct yellow collar on hindneck

   A bright yellow band wraps around the back of the neck, a defining feature across all subspecies.

2. 02

   Head color black or bright green

   Head is either black (western forms) or bright green (eastern forms), contrasting with the yellow collar.

3. 03

   Long, broad tail

   A noticeably long and wide tail, contributing to a characteristic parrot silhouette.

4. 04

   Blue wash on wings and tail

   Overall green plumage, with wings and tail showing a distinct wash of blue tones.