Listen to the Monk parakeet
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About the Monk parakeet
The Monk parakeet is a bird in the family Psittacidae (order Psittaciformes). Its conservation status on the IUCN Red List is “least concern”.
What does the Monk parakeet sound like?
Most birds have two kinds of vocalisation: songs, which are learned or innate phrases delivered mainly in spring and summer, and calls – brief contact, alarm and begging notes heard all year round. Listening for both helps with identification.
From Wikipedia
The monk parakeet (Myiopsitta monachus), 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. 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What does a Monk parakeet sound like?
You can hear 1 recording of the Monk parakeet on this page. Most birds have two kinds of vocalisation: songs, which are learned or innate phrases delivered mainly in spring and summer, and calls – brief contact, alarm and begging notes heard all year round.
Is the Monk parakeet endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Monk parakeet as “least concern”.
What family does the Monk parakeet belong to?
The Monk parakeet (Myiopsitta monachus) belongs to the family Psittacidae in the order Psittaciformes.
Sources & credits
- La Pona (20-04-2026)-Baloncillo, pinzón, paloma, gorrión, etc by Luisalvaz – CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- Wikidata Q724987 – CC0
- Wikipedia: Monk parakeet – CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo by Kevin Jones – CC BY 2.0