In the wild, the rose-ringed parakeet has a distinct, bright-green appearance. Males possess a red and black ring around the neck, while females and juveniles either display no neck ring or a pale to dark-gray neck ring. In captivity, rose-ringed parakeets can be bred to display a variety of color mutations including turquiose, olive, white, blue, violet, gray, or yellow. Despite their attractive appearance, this bird is considered a pest and a threat to local agriculture and native birds. Large populations have been established on Kauaʻi and the birds can now be found on every main Hawaiian island.

The map below shows hotspots along our birding trails where you might see this bird.