The birds' tendency to settle coastally, their enclosed nests and a good winter supply of food at bird feeders may all be factors in their ability to thrive. They do not seem to be competing with or adversely affecting native birds. For now we can enjoy the monk parakeet as a flamboyant and intriguing member of our avian population. We will continue observing our local population, counting nest sites,and pursuing a method of marking individuals so that we can decipher their social structure. Predominantly green with gray forehead and gray scaling on breast, dark blue primaries.
Eyes are brown, bill beige and legs gray.
Considered an agricultural pest in South America, this has yet to be documented in ornithological literature. Apparently only one breeding season in temperate zone with fledglings appearing in June-July. Young fed by regurgitation. Fly strongly but seldom for long distances. Climb using bill.