Hi …
Thats “Sunny” he showed up at our houses yard on my Moms Birthday last year…
He came to the table where we feed Cardinals and other birds.
He is beautiful and very funny. Talks up a storm up on the trees and mostly lives in a Sea Grape tree in our yard.
He comes and goes don’t know if someone let him go and he returns there. We don’t know where he came from nor seen another Indian Ring Neck here in S florida the last 40 yrs
Perhaps you know the answer , are there Indian Ring Necks living free in South Florida? I hope he has friends nearby but its very unlikely !
We also hope poachers don’t catch him and cage him; he seems so free!
Is your book about Indian Ring Necks published yet ?
Take care
Paul
Hi Paul,
Thank you for sharing the story about Sunny! It sounds like he has brought a lot of joy and entertainment to your yard. Indian Ringnecks are indeed beautiful and fascinating birds.
It’s quite likely that Sunny is an escaped pet. Indian Ringnecks are popular in captivity, and sometimes they manage to fly away from their homes. If possible, you might want to consider trying to catch him and put out ads to help reunite him with his owner. Many bird owners are heartbroken when their pets escape, and they would be grateful for any help in bringing them back home.
There aren’t established populations of Indian Ringnecks living free in South Florida, so Sunny’s presence is unusual. Additionally, mutations of ringnecks, especially those with bright colors, typically don’t survive long in the wild. They stand out from their flockmates and are more easily picked off by predators. They also have difficulty blending in with their surroundings, which can make them more vulnerable.
As for my book about Indian Ringnecks, it is not yet published, but I’m working hard to get it out soon. It will cover many aspects of keeping and understanding these wonderful birds.
Take care,
IMRAN-C
Looking for help, don’t hesitate to e-mail me at indianringnecks@gmail.com or post on our forum.