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Monk Parakeet

Myiopsitta monachus

Photo by Felix Fleck
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Description:

Small (-ish) true parrot (Family: Psittacidae), at about 20-25cm in length. Colouration is green with a pale chest, throat and forehead. Native to the temperate regions of Argentina and adjoining countries. Several feral populations have established themselves in Europe and North America, probably from escaped and/or released pets.

Habitat:

Semi-arid region at about 1800 m.a.s.l. in city park. Right now they come to feed on the seeds of the Small Ballmoss (Tillandsia recurvata).

Reference Links:

Monk parakeet - Wikipedia

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Comments (4)
Mark Ridgway
They look a little bit like large budgerigars. Nice shots FF.
Felix Fleck
Thanks! Yeah, they're also known as Quaker Parrots.
Tukup
I thought it looked familiar. I know it as the Quaker Parakeet. They are beautiful birds and one of the noisiest I have ever encountered. Great shots Felix, thanks for sharing.

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