Monk Parakeet

Myiopsitta monachus

Least Concern

The Monk Parakeet is a slender, social parrot that feeds on seeds, fruit, flowers, and buds in woodland, forest edge, or dry scrub in Pantanal, Chaco, and adjacent dry forests. It usually nests in tree cavities or cliff holes and may make local movements as food trees fruit or flower. Fun fact: many parrots use strong hooked bills and zygodactyl feet together like a climbing-and-feeding toolkit.

Family

Psittacidae

Group

New World and African Parrots

Range

Monk Parakeet Range — Resident range in Pantanal, Chaco, and adjacent dry forests

Population

≈ Unknown

Save in the MyBird app →