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 grey, often with a scalloped pattern on the breast. The belly is yellowish-green. The primary flight feathers are blue, visible in flight. The beak is pale, typically horn-colored or pinkish.
Vocalization / CallKnown for their harsh, chattering, and squawking calls. They produce a variety of noisy vocalizations, often described as raucous, especially when in flocks.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatswoodland, savanna, agricultural land, urban, suburban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to central South America, including parts of Bolivia, southern Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina. Feral populations, originating from escaped cage birds, are widely established in urban and suburban areas across North America, Europe, and other continents.
Identifying FeaturesBright green body plumage, Grey face and breast, Pale, horn-colored beak, Long tail, Communal stick nests (unique among parrots), Often seen in noisy flocks
Description
The Monk Parakeet is a medium-sized, bright green parrot with a distinctive grey face and chest. Highly social, these birds are known for building large, communal stick nests, a unique behavior among parrots. They are often found in noisy flocks in both their native and introduced ranges.
