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Birds · Psittaciformes · Psittacidae
Monk Parakeet
Myiopsitta monachus
Least Concern
The species is abundant and widely distributed; it faces no significant short-term risk.
The monk parakeet is the only parrot in the world that builds its own nest instead of using tree holes: it puts up enormous communal structures of thorny twigs, with separate chambers for each pair, which can weigh hundreds of kilos and be used for years. That independence from natural holes is the reason for its success as an invasive species: in Spain it has established populations in Madrid, Barcelona, Zaragoza and Seville.
Weight
90 g – 140 g
Size
28 cm – 31 cm
Life expectancy
25 years
