The Wild Parakeets (Ringneck) of Hyde Park in London, U.K.

The parakeets will fly onto your hands, shoulders, head and arms if they see that you have food for them. At times, it can feel overwhelming but also lots of fun to have them all over you. These parakeets actually look closer to the size of a small parrot, and I guess I’m thinking of the domesticated parakeets that I’ve seen. Perhaps in the wild, they simply grew larger. According to various websites, the official name for them is ring-necked parakeet (Psittacula krameri). Here are some links to vario