Monk Parakeet (Myiopsitta monachus) | BIRDS & Nature

3.5K views · 85 reactions | They're back! Wild Monk Parakeets / Budgies | Hutchinson Island Florida | Facebook

🦜 Do you know what monk parakeets are? Have you spotted these green, gray-faced birds in your neighborhood? If you live along the Texas coast or in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, or Austin, chances are you've heard their distinctive cries echoing through the trees. These vibrant members of the parrot family aren't native to Texas—they originally come from the plains of southern Brazil and Argentina—but they've made themselves right at home in the Lone Star State. What do you think: Are monk para

6.7K views · 71 reactions | For over 60 years, green-feathered Monk parakeets have darted across the Crescent City, squawking from telephone lines and nesting in power poles. Aside from their unique preference for urban nesting, the birds — sometimes called Quaker parrots — are known for building intricate nests made from sticks, often lodged in utility poles or other man-made structures. | NOLA.com | Facebook