Monday, April 27, 2015 at 11:35 
Monk parakeet (Myiopsitta monachus). Image by chris2766 / FotoliaThe monk parakeets that have invaded Europe and North America over the last 40-50 years fortifying their massive communal nests atop utility poles in many urban areas appear to have originated from the same small area in South America, according to a new study.
Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at 14:55 
Ring necked parakeets. Image by GillK2012RSPB is among critics of the video showing how to kill parakeets who have been stealing fruit in London suburbs.
Sunday, October 19, 2014 at 13:43 
Three parrots perch in a palm tree in an East Three wild parrots in a palm tree. (Emily Kelsey)DEAR JOAN: We have had parrots in the neighborhood for quite a few years. They never spent much time near our house, but we had seen them fly over occasionally.
Monday, October 13, 2014 at 15:30 
Monk Parakeets get their name from the distinctive cowl over their heads. They're also known as "Quaker Parrots." Kevin BurgioKevin Burgio remembered the first time he saw monk parakeets. He was out bird watching "and I ran across this puddle that had like five or six monk parakeets drinking from it," he said. "I'm like, 'What the hell is that?' Did someone lose like five parrots? I didn't know there were parrots here."
Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at 13:19 
A Monk Parakeet with a twig in its beak perches on an electric line at a nesting site in Stratford, Conn. Image by Kevin BurgioUniversity of Connecticut researchers have discovered that preventing Monk Parakeets, an invasive species of parrot, from building huge nests on utility poles by blocking their access to the electric lines can reduce the risk of power outages and costly damages.
