This monk parakeet in Corpus Christi found a big piece for its communal stick nest. While normally quite noisy, this bird (but not its companions) was very quiet as it fought with its giant twig. The monk parakeet is a native of South America but was first spotted in Texas a little more than 50 years ago. | Chron

31 reactions | Check out this amazing structure! What you are looking at is a monk parakeet nest. 列 Monk parakeets are noisy, social parrots; in fact, they are the only species of parrot that builds stick nests and nests colonially! They live in these massive nests all year.  On average, one contains about 20 chambers, but it can hold up to 200 nests! They are also wonderful insulators, and help the birds survive cold winter temperatures. ❄️ | Birdbuddy | Facebook

3.5K views · 85 reactions | They're back! Wild Monk Parakeets / Budgies | Hutchinson Island Florida | Facebook

🦜 Do you know what monk parakeets are? Have you spotted these green, gray-faced birds in your neighborhood? If you live along the Texas coast or in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, or Austin, chances are you've heard their distinctive cries echoing through the trees. These vibrant members of the parrot family aren't native to Texas—they originally come from the plains of southern Brazil and Argentina—but they've made themselves right at home in the Lone Star State. What do you think: Are monk para

Houston has a population of wild Monk Parakeets, I saw them for the first time as a kid in the 80s. Over the years I have only saw them a few times. This is my first time recording them. If you’re in Houston have you ever saw them? #lizard #exoticpets #reptile #iguana #pet #pets #animals #petlovers #petstagram #petlovers #foryou #petsofinstagram #RocketThelguana #dragons #reptilesofinstagram #cuteanimals #petlizard #wildlifephotography #wildanimals #wildlife #parrots #birdphotography | Rocket Th

284 reactions · 14 shares | Mashallah beautiful Monk parakeet baby's. #Mashallah #BeautifulMonkParakeet #MonkParakeetBaby #ParakeetLovers #QuakerParrot #BabyParakeet #BirdLovers #ParrotBreeding #CuteParakeets #MashallahBirds | Nihal Bird's Canvass | Facebook