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Monk Parakeet

Myiopsitta monachus

Description:

Pale bill, grey face and throat, backs and tails are bright green, blue flight feathers.

Habitat:

Yacht Club Beach in Cape Coral

Notes:

Monk Parakeets build enormous, round stick nests, unique among the worlds parrots, that house several nesting pairs. This species is native to South America, North American population derived from escapees. (NWF-Field Guide to Birds of North America)

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suzybousa
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suzybousa

Cape Coral, Florida, USA

Spotted on Jun 15, 2014
Submitted on Jun 17, 2014

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