Wondering about the sex of my Ringneck

aquila9791

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Hi ya'll. This is Dara, my 17-month-old African Ringneck. Wondering if you can help me figure out Dara's sex via the color or shape of their head.

Dara occasionally walks over to a mirror and will give it a little lick with eyes that pin, but not often. No heart-shaped wing motions.

Dara doesn't attempt to talk yet but does occasionally make a soft noise only associated with treats.

Thank you in advance!
 

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MelloYello

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Hi! I’m no expert vet, but from the photos it looks like your ring neck is a female! Male Ringnecks have the black ‘ring’ around their necks while females have only a faint shadow of it.
 
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aquila9791

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Thanks for responding! I’ve heard mixed things about when to expect a ring to develop, if it ever does. Should I be able to see one by now if Dara were male?
 

MelloYello

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No problem, I’m happy to help! If she has gone through her first molt already then yes, if she does not have a ring then Dara is female.
 

Jottlebot

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I would think if you had a male you would be seeing a ring either by now or very very soon. There is variation, but at 17 months - and with none of the heat winged behaviour you mentioned - I think it's 80% likely you have a lovely girl.
 

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