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Myiopsitta monachus
Small (-ish) true parrot (Family: Psittacidae), at about 20-25cm in length. Colouration is green with a pale chest, throat and forehead. Native to the temperate regions of Argentina and adjoining countries. Several feral populations have established themselves in Europe and North America, probably from escaped and/or released pets.
Semi-arid region at about 1800 m.a.s.l. in city park. Right now they come to feed on the seeds of the Small Ballmoss (Tillandsia recurvata).
Spotted on Oct 20, 2020
Submitted on Oct 27, 2020
4 Comments
yeah, they do! Thanks, Mark.
They look a little bit like large budgerigars. Nice shots FF.
Thanks! Yeah, they're also known as Quaker Parrots.
I thought it looked familiar. I know it as the Quaker Parakeet. They are beautiful birds and one of the noisiest I have ever encountered. Great shots Felix, thanks for sharing.