Description:This is a small, stocky parrot with a green body and a gray face and throat. This species is commonly kept as a pet. They tend to be quite vocal and often owners tire of the noise and release them.
Life History:This species forms colonies where many pairs nest together in a single structure. Another unusual feature is that most other parrot species are cavity nesters, monk parakeets build stick nests.
Distribution:Monk parakeets have colonies in 13 states, ranging from Florida and Texas to Oregon and New York.
A campaign geared towards aquarium hobbyists, backyard pond owners, water gardeners and others. Habitattitude TM is about consumer awareness and responsible behaviors. By drawing attention to the potential environmental ramifications of the aquarium and water garden hobbies while promoting responsible consumer behaviors, Habitattitude TM avoids the definition debate surrounding "invasive species." Ultimately, the campaign seeks to eliminate the transfer and survival of any species outside of your enclosed, artificial system, which has the potential to cause the loss or decline of native plants and animals.
Invasive Animals
Nile monitor (Varanus niloticus). Photo: Todd Campbell
