The Enchanting World of Monk Parakeets – Learn About These Vibrant Birds

Monk parakeets, also known as Quaker parrots, are small- to medium-sized members of the parrot family originating from Australia, New Zealand, Central America, and South America. They are green with hints of gray and are officially classified as Myiopsitta Monachus. Throughout history, they have been both loved and considered pests. Monk parakeets enjoy a diet of plant buds, seeds, nuts, leaves, and fruits. These monogamous birds perform unique courtship dances during mating season and have been spotted in various locations in the US, including Brooklyn. Discover more about these delightful birds and their fascinating behaviors.

• Monk Parakeets
• Quaker Parrots
• Parrots
• Bird Watching
• Wildlife

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1. Monk Parakeets Selena Adriana Christian Nicholas Kwan

2. Parrots Parrot" is a broad term that can refer to any of several hundred subspecies including but not limited to amazons, macaws, lories, parrotlets, conures and parakeets

3. Parakeets Parakeets originated from Australia, New Zealand, Central America, South America; Argentina Parakeets refer to the smaller members of the parrot family Parakeets are small- to medium-sized

4. Brooklyn Parrots Monk Parakeets known as either Quaker Parrots or as Monk Parakeets They are officially classified as: Myiopsitta Monachus. The monk parakeets were considered to be an agricultural pest in South America

5. Weight ranges from 85-150 grams Approximately 11 inches long. They are green, with some gray on their forehead, cheeks, throat and chest.

6. Diet consists of plant buds, seeds, nuts, leaves, fruit Parrots are generally monogamous animals Territorial during mating season The Monk parakeet shakes and quakes, as if doing some weird dance move when it comes time to mate

7. Between the 1960s and 1970s monk parrotkeets were imported into the US Today the Monk Parakeets have been spotted in Long Island New Jersey, Brooklyn, including: Greenwood Cemetery, Marine Park, Bensonhurst, and Bay Ridge. Monk Parakeets can be spotted on Brooklyn College Campus

8. For more information http://brooklynparrots.com http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/1 2/27/monk-parrots-find-freedom/?_r=0 http://www.wildparrotsny.com/index/hist ory.html https://www.facebook.com/pages/Brookl yn-Parrots/132580070091861