Monk Parakeet (Myiopsitta monachus)
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About Monk Parakeet (Myiopsitta monachus)
- Kingdom: Animals
- Phylum: Chordates
- Class: Birds
- Order: Parrots
- Family: New World Parrots
The monk parakeet, also known as the monk parrot or Quaker parrot, is a species of true parrot in the family Psittacidae. It is a small to medium, 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.
Source: Wikipedia
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2005-02-18
Buenos Aires Reserva Costeneras, Argentina -
2011-07-15
Pantanal, Brazil -
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