Ring-necked Parakeet London

Ring-necked parakeet in London. This exotic newcomer to our shores has been remarkably successful with many well established populations around the UK, although it still comes as a surprise to many to see shrieking flocks of vividly green parrots in London’s central parks. Originally celebrated as a colourful oddity, huge surges in the population have lead to questions being asked about whether the parakeets pose a threat to native wildlife.