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Presence of the alien Rose-ringed Parakeet Psittacula krameri (Psittacidae) in Mozambique

Published in: Ostrich: Journal of African Ornithology
Volume 94 , issue 2 , 2023 , pages: 129–134

DOI: 10.2989/00306525.2023.2251690

Author(s): Francesca Romana Trezza University Eduardo Mondlane – Sapienza University of Rome, Mozambique , Ivan da Costa Nerantzoulis , Mozambique , Silvio Cianciullo University Eduardo Mondlane – Sapienza University of Rome, Mozambique , Hugo Mabilana University Eduardo Mondlane, Mozambique , Célia Macamo University Eduardo Mondlane, Mozambique , Fabio Attorre Sapienza University of Rome, Italy , Carlos Manuel Bento , Mozambique , Paolo Ramoni-Perazzi University Eduardo Mondlane – Sapienza University of Rome, Mozambique

Keywords: alien species , East Africa , invasive species , parrots , Psittaciformes

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Abstract

The biology of the Rose-ringed Parakeet Psittacula krameri has been widely studied in many of its naturalized habitats around the world. However, its potential status and impacts may have gone unnoticed in regions with limited monitoring. In this report, we bring attention to recent sightings of the species in Mozambique and the possibility of its establishment in stable populations, particularly in the capital city of Maputo. Detection is crucial in terms of potential consequences and preventive measures to mitigate the impact of an invasive species.

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