Green Indian Ringneck
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Indian Ringneck Birds in the wild
Large numbers of Indian Ringnecks are held in captivity in Australia but there are few requirements in place to ensure they remain secure in their cages.
Because they are so common, many ringnecks have little monetary value. While handsome, they can bite hard and can be very noisy. These factors contribute to many birds escaping or being released into the wild, and states and territories may carry out control programs to remove them.
Between 2005 and late 2007 at least 25 Indian Ringnecks were removed from the wild in Western Australia. Some of these birds are thought to have survived in the wild for at least four years and two groups had reportedly bred. Several captured birds had leg bands that identified them as originating with bird breeders.
Many Indian Ringnecks are caught using cage traps and relocated to the care of responsible bird keepers. Different colours, including blue, yellow, grey and white, have been bred in captivity and become common.