Male or female

[Hem68]

Hello

Im a new owner to what im told is and alexandrine parakeet. Similar to indian ringnecki have found in research. Im also told hes male and approximately 16 months old. He has a pale ring at the moment.. could it still become a full ring? He hasnt got red patch behind his head either. Could he be a female and is he definately an alexandrine?
Many thanks

 

[sunnysmom]

He's very handsome!

@cassiesdad ?

 

[Ketcha]

Yes, it's a male Alexandrine. The color of the ring will intensify over time.

 

[cassiesdad]

...definitely a handsome, male Alex!

 

[cassiesdad]

...what I've heard and seen Alexandrines usually take a little longer to have the color in their rings and head "come in" than IRNs...

 

[Hem68]

Thank you all. The picture on top of his cage was 1st time coming out this week. Proud mummy

 

[cassiesdad]

Proud mummy

...as you should be...

 

[fashionfobie]

Plumheads also from Psittacula genus take up to 3 years for their full adult plumage

Your Alex is a boy! Congratulations on welcoming him to your home. He is so cute.

I would caution against using the shoe lace as a regular toy. These guys will ingest some cotton fibers, which can lead to problems down the road. So always surprise when it comes to cotton rope or toys.

I look forward to seeing more photos as he grows!

 

[katebf38]

Beautiful!