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Monk Parakeet

Myiopsitta monachus

Photo by ceherzog
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Description:

The Monk Parakeet is the only parrot that builds a stick nest, in a tree or on a man-made structure, rather than using a hole in a tree. This gregarious species often breeds colonially, building a single large nest with separate entrances for each pair. In the wild, the colonies can become quite large, with pairs occupying separate "apartments" in nests that can reach the size of a small automobile. Wikipedia

Habitat:

These birds where in Sabal palmetto palms at the public library.

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Comments (5)

Yes, they're considered agricultural pests, as well.
I think I read too that the nests are unusually large and often built in colonies. And on powerlines can become a real problem. Very nice pictures..
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PublishedNovember 20, 2011

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