IRN vs Moustache Parakeet

QuackQuack

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What difference if any is there between the indian ringneck parakeet and the mustache parakeet? They look similar to me, but these two species are definitely ones with which I have little experience.
 
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QuackQuack

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I suppose I want to add Plum headed parakeet to the question as to where they stand....I don't understand this bird family!
 
FutureDVM

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I don't have much experience with them either, but I just wanted to add that my favorite bird in the Indian ringneck family is the Plum Headed Parakeet. They are absolutely gorgeous!
 
Enjru

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QuackQuack said:
What difference if any is there between the indian ringneck parakeet and the mustache parakeet? They look similar to me, but these two species are definitely ones with which I have little experience.
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The different colors of Indian ringnecks that you see are all mutations of the same species. The Indian ringneck, the moustache parakeet, the plum-headed parakeet, the Derbyan parrot, the Alexandrine, etc, are all different species of the same genus.
 
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QuackQuack

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KITTY: Pineapple Green Cheek Conure (2 year old)
BODE: Nanday Conure (5 years old)
KIWI & BLUE: English Budgerigars (RIP after 10 years)
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enjru said:
quackquack said:
what difference if any is there between the indian ringneck parakeet and the mustache parakeet? They look similar to me, but these two species are definitely ones with which i have little experience.
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the different colors of indian ringnecks that you see are all mutations of the same species. The indian ringneck, the moustache parakeet, the plum-headed parakeet, the derbyan parrot, the alexandrine, etc, are all different species of the same genus.
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thank you so much! That is all i was wondering :D
 
lene1949

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The Alexandrine is my favourite... They have such a stable temperament...
 
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