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Monk Parakeet

Myiopsitta monachus

Description:

The Monk Parakeet is the only parrot that builds a stick nest, in a tree or on a man-made structure, rather than using a hole in a tree. This gregarious species often breeds colonially, building a single large nest with separate entrances for each pair. In the wild, the colonies can become quite large, with pairs occupying separate "apartments" in nests that can reach the size of a small automobile. Wikipedia

Habitat:

These birds where in Sabal palmetto palms at the public library.

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5 Comments

Ava T-B
Ava T-B 12 years ago

Lovely portrait.

ceherzog
ceherzog 12 years ago

Yes, they're considered agricultural pests, as well.

auntnance123
auntnance123 12 years ago

I think I read too that the nests are unusually large and often built in colonies. And on powerlines can become a real problem.
Very nice pictures..

Ismael Chaves
Ismael Chaves 12 years ago

Very cute

Stian Waaler
Stian Waaler 12 years ago

Nice bird! Love the first picture ;)

ceherzog
Spotted by
ceherzog

Sarasota, Florida, USA

Spotted on Nov 20, 2011
Submitted on Nov 20, 2011

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