Why have parakeet populations boomed in Europe? Both accidental and intentional pet releases into the wild may have caused an unexpected boom in parakeet numbers, according to research. Their continuous breeding success however remains a bit of an unsolved mystery, with scientists still debating how they are still thriving in non-tropical climates. #EarthCapture by jorendejager . . . . #RingNeckedParakeets #Parakeet #ParakeetsOfInstagram #Ornithology