Monk Parakeet
NameMonk Parakeet
Common NameMonk Parakeet
Scientific NameMyiopsitta monachus
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)48
Length (cm)29
Weight (g)120
Plumage DetailsPredominantly bright green on the back, wings, and tail. The forehead, face, and breast are pale gray, often with a scalloped pattern on the breast. Primary flight feathers are blue, and the beak is a horn color. Legs are gray.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its harsh, chattering, and squawking calls. They are quite noisy and can produce a variety of screeches and whistles, often in rapid succession.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsurban, suburban, agricultural, woodland, savanna
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to temperate and subtropical South America (Bolivia, southern Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina). Established feral populations exist in many parts of North America, Europe, and other continents, often thriving in urban environments.
Identifying Featuresgray face and breast, bright green back and wings, horn-colored beak, long, tapered tail, communal stick nests, noisy, chattering calls
Description
The Monk Parakeet is a medium-sized, vibrant green parrot with a distinctive gray face and breast. Highly social and intelligent, this species is known for building large, communal stick nests. It is highly adaptable and can be found in both its native South American range and numerous introduced urban populations worldwide.
