Monk Parakeet
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NameMonk Parakeet
Common NameMonk Parakeet
Scientific NameMyiopsitta monachus
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)48
Length (cm)29
Weight (g)120
Plumage DetailsBright green on the back, wings, and tail, with a pale grey forehead, face, and breast. The belly is yellowish-green. Primary flight feathers are blue, which is noticeable during flight. The bill is horn-colored.
Vocalization / CallLoud, harsh, and chattering calls, often described as squawks or screeches. They are very vocal, especially when in flocks or disturbed.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatswoodlands, savanna, agricultural areas, urban areas, suburban areas
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to temperate and subtropical South America, including parts of Bolivia, southern Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina. Feral populations are widely established in North America, Europe, and other regions due to escapes from the pet trade.
Identifying Featuresgrey face and breast, bright green plumage, blue primary flight feathers, long tapered tail, communal stick nests, loud chattering calls
Description
The Monk Parakeet is a medium-sized, bright green parrot with a distinctive grey face and breast. Highly social, these birds are known for building large, communal stick nests and are remarkably adaptable to various environments, including urban settings.
