Monk Parakeet Myiopsitta monachus
Overview
Description
The monk parakeet (Myiopsitta monachus), also known as the monk parrot or Quaker parrot, is a species of true parrot in the family Psittacidae. It is a small, bright-green parrot with a greyish breast and greenish-yellow abdomen. Its average lifespan is approximately 15 years. It originates from the temperate to subtropical areas of South America. Self-sustaining feral populations occur in many places, mainly in areas of similar climate in North America and Europe.1
Taxonomy
Psittaciformes > Psittacidae (New World and African Parrots) > Parrots, Parakeets, and Allies
Subspecies Seen: Monk Parakeet (Monk)
Sightings
Relevant Sightings
- 05-03-2024 - Ciudad de México, Mexico (First Sighting)
- 10-16-2024 - Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Chile (Last Sighting)
Places Seen
- Ciudad de México, Mexico
- Florida, United States
- Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Chile
Media
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