Monk Parakeet
NameMonk Parakeet
Common NameMonk Parakeet
Scientific NameMyiopsitta monachus
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)48
Length (cm)29
Weight (g)120
Plumage DetailsPredominantly bright green plumage on the back, wings, and tail. The forehead, face, and breast are grayish-white, often with a scalloped appearance. The primary flight feathers are bluish, and the long, pointed tail is green with blue undertones.
Vocalization / CallKnown for their loud, harsh, and chattering calls, often described as squawks and screeches. They are very vocal, especially when in flocks.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsurban, suburban, agricultural land, open woodland, savanna
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to temperate South America, including parts of Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Feral populations, established from escaped cage birds, are widespread in North America (especially the eastern US), Europe, and other parts of the world.
Identifying Featuresbright green plumage, grayish-white face and breast, long pointed tail, social behavior, communal stick nests
Description
The Monk Parakeet is a medium-sized, bright green parrot with a distinctive grayish-white face and breast. These highly social birds are known for building large, communal stick nests and are often found in urban and suburban environments.
