The Monk Parakeet is the only parakeet in the world that builds a large communal stick nest rather than nesting in a cavity. Escaped from captivity, it has established large feral populations in urban areas from Florida to Chicago. The gray breast contrasting with the green body is diagnostic. It survives harsh northern winters far outside its native South American range.
Best time to see a Monk Parakeet
The best time to see a Monk Parakeet is January–July, when about 64% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 6,452 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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