Description

The Yellow Ring Neck Parrot is a vibrant colour mutation of the Indian Ringneck, featuring bright yellow plumage instead of the standard green. The male’s signature neck ring is typically white, grey, or a faint pink. This striking bird maintains the classic Ringneck personality: highly intelligent, confident, and a proficient talker capable of learning a large number of words and phrases. They are active, require significant mental stimulation, and thrive on consistency and training. However, like all Ringnecks, their most challenging trait is their loud, sharp screech, which is a crucial consideration for potential owners regarding noise management.

Tamability and Maintenance: Yellow Ring Necks are highly tamable and form deep, affectionate bonds with consistent hand-training. They are a moderate to high maintenance pet. Their high intelligence requires dedicated daily mental work through puzzles and training sessions, along with out-of-cage time for exercise. Consistent training is vital for managing their strong-willed, occasionally opinionated personality. A tall, spacious cage is necessary to accommodate their long tail feathers. Their commitment is long-term, typically 25-30 years.

Diet: The diet should be based on a high-quality, medium parrot pellet formula. This must be supplemented daily with a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables (especially Vitamin A-rich types). Seeds should be limited to small, occasional treats. A balanced diet is necessary to maintain their health and the vibrancy of their yellow plumage, with fresh food forming a vital part of their daily intake.