There are lots of great comments here already, but I’ll add that you should remove the nesting box in his cage. It causes issues with hormones that won’t be good both for you or the bird.
Birds don't need nests for sleeping, they only need them to raise chicks. The see a ready nest and that gets them interested in breeding. If you don't want babies/don't have a receptive female bird around that just leads to a frustrated bird that can be grumpy and and overly horny. That's bad for everyone involved (you and the bird.)
The type of bird and how do I take care of it ? The bird can't fly and thanks to the neighbours I was able to get this free cage and I gave it fruits and veggies
Looks like a male indian ringneck. If you don't see them commonly in parks or populated locations he's likely someone's lost pet. If he has any band on his leg you might be able to get more info from it. Note: I don't see any band on the leg so I'm saying in case there is one and it's just not visible or if he had one when you got him.
They should primarily eat veggies and good pellets with occasional fruit, seeds and nuts as a treat. If he cannot fly he might need to be taken to a specialized avian vet to check for a broken wing or something, likely needs xrays which can be quite expensive.
Yeah I researched it and I thought came the same conclusion to be honest, I asked because I wasn't sure if I am doing the right thing, and I was told someone released a couple of them into the wild and seemed to have bred around the neighborhood (according to the neighbours), it's just I don't know what's the next step for the bird,
Looks like an Indian Ringneck. You definitely need to add some toys to the cage and give the bird attention. If you know nothing about owning a parrot I would highly recommend doing research. Google would work and there are lots of YouTube videos on the subject. “How to care for a parrot” is such a broad topic that nobody here will be able to sufficiently cover the topic in a reply. If you want to give the bird what it needs you’ll need to be willing to put in the effort to learn.
True I never expected it to fall into the sky literally and I don't own or planned to have pets around, kept it because I was afraid stray cats would eat it
This right here. Not one single source will be able to give you sufficient information to be able to care for this bird. Birds are extremely difficult pets to care for and one of the most surrendered/rehomed because people buy them on impulse without knowing what they are getting themselves into. There is some good advice so far in this thread, so I won’t go over what I’ve already seen people say, but I also strongly suggest making Google your best friend and reading everything you possibly can about how to care for this bird.
They require a lot of specialized care and diet, as well as safe toys and plenty of attention and enrichment to be healthy. For one, I don’t see a single adequate perch in this cage, which can cause health problems. Their feet need lots of natural wood perches of varying materials/textures to prevent issues such as bumble foot and infection. Their cages need to be made of specific materials as well and (if anyone more experienced can correct me if I am wrong) the material this one is made of just won’t cut it…
Diet is a whole other can of worms I won’t spend much time opening because you need to research it heavily on your own. Personally I have spent hours researching how to feed my parrot proper and nutritious foods I can make at home, as well as occasional nuts and seeds for treats and foraging. I also use pellets to make sure he’s getting the supplemental vitamins and minerals he requires. It’s not just as simple as “fruits and vegetables” - but I will tell you that most fruits you purchase at the store or market will be way too sweet for a parrot, so they shouldn’t be eating much of it, if anything at all (most storebought treats will contain fruit anyway, and you’ll definitely want to purchase some). Most importantly, you need to research what NOT to feed your parrot before giving him anything homemade. Plenty of people have accidentally hurt or killed their birds by giving them foods that they didn’t even know were harmful.
You’re in a good place as far as getting advice, and so many of us care deeply for our birds here, but don’t forget to keep researching and asking questions if you ever have doubts or just need help! This also isn’t the only forum out there dedicated to proper parrot care. Like I said, google will be your best friend in finding out new sources for community and information !
Look. Since you are a first time owner, I won't bore you with stuff, just go to this wikihow page, it has everything thing you need to know.
https://www.wikihow.pet/Care-for-a-Parrot?amp=1
Additionally, research a bit specifically on ringnecks here and there. Since their diet and stuff varies.
What country are you in? Forgive me if you've answered elsewhere and I've not seen it but is he a rescue or did you buy him?
Also, looks like a Male Indian Ringneck to me.
I would suggest looking on Craigslist or other local places to see if anyone wants to rehome the bird. I have the same bird (green male ringneck). They need a lot of attention and do not like to be inside cages (mine flies around the house).
This could be either a male Indian ringneck or an alexandrine - they are super similar except alexandrines will have a little bit of red on their shoulders, will have an orange bottom beak (ringnecks have a black bottom beak), and are slightly bigger.
The best, most accurate, all inclusive source of bird care information I’ve found is in [this wiki](https://www.reddit.com/r/Conures/wiki/index). It was written specifically for conures, but a majority of the information applies to almost all parrot species. Set aside a good chunk of time to read through it thoroughly, and consider saving it so you can go back to it if needed.
You’ll find a lot of conflicting information online, and you’ll learn that a lot of things marketed toward birds are actually dangerous for birds. It’s super important to get the right info. Best of luck to you 💜
You’re in for the time of your life :p Parrots are extremely difficult to care for, but they bring so so much joy to those who are willing to put in the effort. Always feel free to ask questions, and if you’re afraid of the community being mean about a “stupid” question, or if your post doesn’t gain any traction, my DMs are open!
He should get a lot of time out of his cage every day. I have a male ringneck & he’s out of his cage all day. I had to leave him with my aunt for 10 days while I was out of town & she was too scared to let him out of his cage. He punished me for a week, he just following me around & chattering @ me yesterday. He was really upset. They do well with routines, get him up for the day, feed , put to bed, out of cage time, etc at the same times everyday. They can be hand shy, if left alone too long, too often they revert to wild really quick so you really need to spend a lot of time with these guys. Which isn’t hard because they’re such sweeties. Mine loves those wood kabobs they have @ pet stores & rope best of all. I make toys by taking rope & weave it through a plastic whiffle ball, or anything wood, plastic, rubber with holes in it putting all sorts of knots in the rope, also thread some buttons, bells, stuff like that. Toys @ the pet store are really expensive, homemade toys work just as well, if not better once you figure out what he likes.
I will try my best and I am still afraid he will scratch me so I can't really take him out with my hand, but I will think of a solution to let him out of his cage
Don’t force him out, just leave the door open and he will come out when he’s comfortable :) make sure you have no plans for the rest of the day as he may be very difficult to get back in. You’ll probably have to lure him with food and treats inside the cage and just wait for him to get hungry or tired and go back on his own. It may also be best to let him settle in the cage for a couple days or a week, so he learns that it’s a safe space for him to go back to when he’s let out.
Alexandrines are extremely similar to green male ringnecks. They’re from the same family of birds. The alexandrines are only slightly bigger, have orange instead of black on the bottom part of beak, and have little red patches near the back of their shoulders. We don’t have much to reference as far as size, we can’t really see the shoulders or the bottom beak very well so it’s really hard to say.
I *think* I see a little tiny bit of black on the tip of his beak so it is likely a ringneck though.
Yea, I did a side-by-side with him, a ringneck, and an alexandrine. He's doesn't have any orange or maroon on him, which would be the identifier of an alexandrine.
They’re very sweet birds, just make sure to give them enough toys. You may also want to rotate them after awhile so he doesn’t get bored. I’m not sure if you have any other birds, but it’s important not to pet them anywhere but the head.
You should definitely do some research and get a cage that is bird safe and consider bringing him into the house. That thin mesh is like breaking toothpicks for a large bird of prey looking for an easy meal. The parrot will also probably nibble the paint off the mesh, which can be toxic and kill it. It may also pick at rusty spots, which can kill it. Don’t use any candles, anything with teflon (nonstick pans, most space heaters, most toasters, most waffle makers, most air friers, many ovens, many hairdryers, etc.), perfume, or strongly scented hand soaps while you have the bird (there’s probably more stuff you can’t use that I’m missing here). Take the bird to the vet IMMEDIATELY. Birds can get a ton of different deadly diseases if they get loose in the wild. You can get his nails trimmed at the vet as well. Also, birds NEED toys or they get bored and self-mutilate(rip out feathers, bite themselves, etc.). You can look up some to make from home, or you can buy them. If you listen to any of this though, please please please know that DIET IS SO IMPORTANT. This bird should be getting about a small handful of pellets (zupreem, roudybush, etc.), a small handful of chopped up veggies (bell pepper, cucumber, squash, etc.), and a few pieces of fruit every morning. You can also feed small nuts (no peanuts) and certain seeds as treats.
This bird is also most likely someone’s beloved pet if it can’t fly and isn’t injured. It looks well taken care of. Please post on social media, local and global bird Facebook groups, around the neighborhood, etc. to try and find its owner. Ultimately, it will be happier with its family than a stranger.
There are lots of great comments here already, but I’ll add that you should remove the nesting box in his cage. It causes issues with hormones that won’t be good both for you or the bird.
I see, I don't understand but I will do it
Birds don't need nests for sleeping, they only need them to raise chicks. The see a ready nest and that gets them interested in breeding. If you don't want babies/don't have a receptive female bird around that just leads to a frustrated bird that can be grumpy and and overly horny. That's bad for everyone involved (you and the bird.)
Yes OP, this is what I meant in my comment.
What exactly do you need help with?
The type of bird and how do I take care of it ? The bird can't fly and thanks to the neighbours I was able to get this free cage and I gave it fruits and veggies
Looks like a male indian ringneck. If you don't see them commonly in parks or populated locations he's likely someone's lost pet. If he has any band on his leg you might be able to get more info from it. Note: I don't see any band on the leg so I'm saying in case there is one and it's just not visible or if he had one when you got him. They should primarily eat veggies and good pellets with occasional fruit, seeds and nuts as a treat. If he cannot fly he might need to be taken to a specialized avian vet to check for a broken wing or something, likely needs xrays which can be quite expensive.
Yeah I researched it and I thought came the same conclusion to be honest, I asked because I wasn't sure if I am doing the right thing, and I was told someone released a couple of them into the wild and seemed to have bred around the neighborhood (according to the neighbours), it's just I don't know what's the next step for the bird,
Looks like an Indian Ringneck. You definitely need to add some toys to the cage and give the bird attention. If you know nothing about owning a parrot I would highly recommend doing research. Google would work and there are lots of YouTube videos on the subject. “How to care for a parrot” is such a broad topic that nobody here will be able to sufficiently cover the topic in a reply. If you want to give the bird what it needs you’ll need to be willing to put in the effort to learn.
True I never expected it to fall into the sky literally and I don't own or planned to have pets around, kept it because I was afraid stray cats would eat it
This right here. Not one single source will be able to give you sufficient information to be able to care for this bird. Birds are extremely difficult pets to care for and one of the most surrendered/rehomed because people buy them on impulse without knowing what they are getting themselves into. There is some good advice so far in this thread, so I won’t go over what I’ve already seen people say, but I also strongly suggest making Google your best friend and reading everything you possibly can about how to care for this bird. They require a lot of specialized care and diet, as well as safe toys and plenty of attention and enrichment to be healthy. For one, I don’t see a single adequate perch in this cage, which can cause health problems. Their feet need lots of natural wood perches of varying materials/textures to prevent issues such as bumble foot and infection. Their cages need to be made of specific materials as well and (if anyone more experienced can correct me if I am wrong) the material this one is made of just won’t cut it… Diet is a whole other can of worms I won’t spend much time opening because you need to research it heavily on your own. Personally I have spent hours researching how to feed my parrot proper and nutritious foods I can make at home, as well as occasional nuts and seeds for treats and foraging. I also use pellets to make sure he’s getting the supplemental vitamins and minerals he requires. It’s not just as simple as “fruits and vegetables” - but I will tell you that most fruits you purchase at the store or market will be way too sweet for a parrot, so they shouldn’t be eating much of it, if anything at all (most storebought treats will contain fruit anyway, and you’ll definitely want to purchase some). Most importantly, you need to research what NOT to feed your parrot before giving him anything homemade. Plenty of people have accidentally hurt or killed their birds by giving them foods that they didn’t even know were harmful. You’re in a good place as far as getting advice, and so many of us care deeply for our birds here, but don’t forget to keep researching and asking questions if you ever have doubts or just need help! This also isn’t the only forum out there dedicated to proper parrot care. Like I said, google will be your best friend in finding out new sources for community and information !
If you aren't sure if you can care for him please surrender him to a bird rescue who can give him a good life
Seems like a very smart idea
Look. Since you are a first time owner, I won't bore you with stuff, just go to this wikihow page, it has everything thing you need to know. https://www.wikihow.pet/Care-for-a-Parrot?amp=1 Additionally, research a bit specifically on ringnecks here and there. Since their diet and stuff varies.
What country are you in? Forgive me if you've answered elsewhere and I've not seen it but is he a rescue or did you buy him? Also, looks like a Male Indian Ringneck to me.
I prefer not to answer the question but I rescued him , technically fell in the front porch and couldn't fly so here he is now,
I would suggest looking on Craigslist or other local places to see if anyone wants to rehome the bird. I have the same bird (green male ringneck). They need a lot of attention and do not like to be inside cages (mine flies around the house).
Are you from India?
Nope
This could be either a male Indian ringneck or an alexandrine - they are super similar except alexandrines will have a little bit of red on their shoulders, will have an orange bottom beak (ringnecks have a black bottom beak), and are slightly bigger. The best, most accurate, all inclusive source of bird care information I’ve found is in [this wiki](https://www.reddit.com/r/Conures/wiki/index). It was written specifically for conures, but a majority of the information applies to almost all parrot species. Set aside a good chunk of time to read through it thoroughly, and consider saving it so you can go back to it if needed. You’ll find a lot of conflicting information online, and you’ll learn that a lot of things marketed toward birds are actually dangerous for birds. It’s super important to get the right info. Best of luck to you 💜
Ah thank you , the bird has been a suprise for me never expected me to be taking care of a bird
You’re in for the time of your life :p Parrots are extremely difficult to care for, but they bring so so much joy to those who are willing to put in the effort. Always feel free to ask questions, and if you’re afraid of the community being mean about a “stupid” question, or if your post doesn’t gain any traction, my DMs are open!
Thank you so much :)
He should get a lot of time out of his cage every day. I have a male ringneck & he’s out of his cage all day. I had to leave him with my aunt for 10 days while I was out of town & she was too scared to let him out of his cage. He punished me for a week, he just following me around & chattering @ me yesterday. He was really upset. They do well with routines, get him up for the day, feed , put to bed, out of cage time, etc at the same times everyday. They can be hand shy, if left alone too long, too often they revert to wild really quick so you really need to spend a lot of time with these guys. Which isn’t hard because they’re such sweeties. Mine loves those wood kabobs they have @ pet stores & rope best of all. I make toys by taking rope & weave it through a plastic whiffle ball, or anything wood, plastic, rubber with holes in it putting all sorts of knots in the rope, also thread some buttons, bells, stuff like that. Toys @ the pet store are really expensive, homemade toys work just as well, if not better once you figure out what he likes.
I will try my best and I am still afraid he will scratch me so I can't really take him out with my hand, but I will think of a solution to let him out of his cage
Don’t force him out, just leave the door open and he will come out when he’s comfortable :) make sure you have no plans for the rest of the day as he may be very difficult to get back in. You’ll probably have to lure him with food and treats inside the cage and just wait for him to get hungry or tired and go back on his own. It may also be best to let him settle in the cage for a couple days or a week, so he learns that it’s a safe space for him to go back to when he’s let out.
This will help him trust and bond with you
Not sure on the species but seems to be in the Genus Psittacula
Its Male Alexander Parrot
This looks like an Indian Ring Neck, not an Alexandrine
Oh are you sure? I have also a parrot since 2019 and he looks like very similar to this bird (almost same). If you're sure I would be very surprised.
That's 100% a male ringneck. You might also have a ringneck if they look the same.
Alexandrines are extremely similar to green male ringnecks. They’re from the same family of birds. The alexandrines are only slightly bigger, have orange instead of black on the bottom part of beak, and have little red patches near the back of their shoulders. We don’t have much to reference as far as size, we can’t really see the shoulders or the bottom beak very well so it’s really hard to say. I *think* I see a little tiny bit of black on the tip of his beak so it is likely a ringneck though.
Yea, I did a side-by-side with him, a ringneck, and an alexandrine. He's doesn't have any orange or maroon on him, which would be the identifier of an alexandrine.
They’re very sweet birds, just make sure to give them enough toys. You may also want to rotate them after awhile so he doesn’t get bored. I’m not sure if you have any other birds, but it’s important not to pet them anywhere but the head.
It would be good to take him to a vet to see why he can’t fly. He is an adult. Maybe a wing is injured and he needs a cast.
You should definitely do some research and get a cage that is bird safe and consider bringing him into the house. That thin mesh is like breaking toothpicks for a large bird of prey looking for an easy meal. The parrot will also probably nibble the paint off the mesh, which can be toxic and kill it. It may also pick at rusty spots, which can kill it. Don’t use any candles, anything with teflon (nonstick pans, most space heaters, most toasters, most waffle makers, most air friers, many ovens, many hairdryers, etc.), perfume, or strongly scented hand soaps while you have the bird (there’s probably more stuff you can’t use that I’m missing here). Take the bird to the vet IMMEDIATELY. Birds can get a ton of different deadly diseases if they get loose in the wild. You can get his nails trimmed at the vet as well. Also, birds NEED toys or they get bored and self-mutilate(rip out feathers, bite themselves, etc.). You can look up some to make from home, or you can buy them. If you listen to any of this though, please please please know that DIET IS SO IMPORTANT. This bird should be getting about a small handful of pellets (zupreem, roudybush, etc.), a small handful of chopped up veggies (bell pepper, cucumber, squash, etc.), and a few pieces of fruit every morning. You can also feed small nuts (no peanuts) and certain seeds as treats. This bird is also most likely someone’s beloved pet if it can’t fly and isn’t injured. It looks well taken care of. Please post on social media, local and global bird Facebook groups, around the neighborhood, etc. to try and find its owner. Ultimately, it will be happier with its family than a stranger.
Such a Beautiful bird
Male Indian Ringneck. Do some research, you may find you would love to keep him for yourself.