Skip to main content
Today is National Trails Day!
Close

Monk Parakeet

Myiopsitta monachus

Photo by suzybousa
Published on Project Noah
Zoom
NominateNominate for Wildlife Photograph of the Month
reportFlag Spotting

26.5629, -81.9495

Field Notes

Description:

Pale bill, grey face and throat, backs and tails are bright green, blue flight feathers.

Habitat:

Yacht Club Beach in Cape Coral

Notes:

Monk Parakeets build enormous, round stick nests, unique among the worlds parrots, that house several nesting pairs. This species is native to South America, North American population derived from escapees. (NWF-Field Guide to Birds of North America)

Reference Links:

WEC257/UW302: Florida's Introduced Birds: Monk Parakeet (Myiopsitta monachus)

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (0)

Be the first to comment

Sign in to comment

Spotted for Missions

Mission
Florida's Flora & Fauna
Mission
National Geographic's Great Nature Project
Mission
2014 Best Wildlife Photo
Photographed
PublishedJune 17, 2014

Community Sponsor

Butterfly
Become a Community Sponsor and Help Grow our Global Movement!

Accelerate our Mission to Photograph 
Every Species in the World!

Butterflies icon
Become a Community Sponsor

Wildlife Community

Wildlife Community

Join a worldwide community passionate about wildlife and nature!

Join Project Noah

Nature School

Nature School

Transform your green space into a curiosity-creating nature classroom!

Visit Nature School

Wildlife Game

Wildlife Game

Defend wildlife throughout the jungle in thrilling nature game!

Play Baboon

Nature & Conservation Organizations

Brands & Mission-Focused Companies