Monk Parakeet, Quaker Parrot
Myiopsitta monachus
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This bug has been reportedly found in the following regions:
Stamford, Connecticut
Bradenton, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Lutz, Florida
Melbourne, Florida
Miami, Florida
Oldsmar, Florida
Tampa, Florida
Kenner, Louisiana
Metairie, Louisiana
New Orleans, Louisiana(3 reports)
Amityville, New York
Brooklyn, New York
Lynbrook, New York
Mcalester, Oklahoma
Austin, Texas(2 reports)
Corpus Christi, Texas
Houston, Texas
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wandygirl
Brookfield, CT |
March 2017 |
Neutral
I wanted to own one of these lively birds, but they are not available for sale legally in CT. Their habit of building huge, communal nests on utility poles is bad for the electric grid when they short out the wires and catch fire. Not too good for the birds either.
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LennyBache
McAlester, OK (Zone 7a) |
September 2012 |
Positive
I rescued Peatree from an unhappy home over a year ago, the teenager refused to abide by his parents' rules for his chores. Peatree acclimated to me and my home after about two weeks. It was easy to teach to step up and ride around on my shoulder. I did experience a lot of nips of her beak to learn her limits and desires. Still working on her speech, presently it is "Pretty Girl", quite clear and distinct, "Pee Pee", as I leave the room; mostly just whistles, but very assertive and smart. At home, she has full rights to fly around the house, but will only fly to bedroom to watch TV with me. Poops about every thirty minutes, so appropriate placement measures must be observed. She has taught me to understand when she wants a bite of my snack, she loves seedless grapes, apple, peanut but... read more
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Macaroni2
Houston, TX |
May 2012 |
Positive
They live in our Magnolia subdivision near the ship channel in Southeast Houston. Great little characters, gregarious and fun.