Least Concern Monk Parakeet
Myiopsitta monachus
Also known as: Quaker Parrot, Quaker Parakeet
The Monk Parakeet (Myiopsitta monachus), also known as the Quaker Parrot, is a small bright-green parrot native to the temperate and subtropical regions of South America. Unlike most parrots, Monk Parakeets build large, communal stick nests that can house multiple breeding pairs. They are highly adaptable and have established feral populations in many cities across North America and Europe.
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Monk Parakeets are the only parrots that build stick nests rather than nesting in tree cavities! Quick Facts
Detailed Information on the Monk Parakeet
Weight
0.12 kg
Height
29 cm
Length
29 cm
Wingspan
48 cm
Top Speed
40
km/h
Social Structure:
Highly gregarious
Activity Pattern:
Diurnal
Trophic Level: Herbivore
Migration: Resident
Population Trend: Stable
Main Threats:
- Persecution as agricultural pest
- Nest removal
Buenos Aires
Barcelona
Brooklyn (New York)
Family: Psittacidae
Order: Psittaciformes
