Scientific Name: Myiopsitta monachus
Malay Name: Bayan-Ranting Biasa
Chinese Name: 灰胸鹦哥
Range: Resident in southeastern South America but widely introduced in many countries.
Taxonomy: Polytypic. Subspecies are: cotorra, monachus, calita.
Size: 29 cm
Identification: Distinct from other resident and introduced parrot species. Green overall, with grey face, throat, and breast.
Habitat: Found in urban and open habitats in introduced range.
Behaviour/Ecology: Builds large stick nests, does not nest in cavities unlike other parrot species. Nests in tall trees or artificial structures, individuals in Singapore have been observed nesting on stadium lights.
Local Status: Uncommon introduced resident
Conservation Status: Least Concern (BirdLife International 2018)
Location: Pasir Ris, Changi.
Conservation Status: IUCN Red List Page
Sound Recordings: xeno-canto Link
Wikipedia Entry: Wikipedia Link
eBird Species page: eBird (Monk Parakeet)
References:
BirdLife International. (2018). Myiopsitta monachus. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2018. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T45427277A132189848.en. Accessed on 1 January 2023
RECOMMENDED CITATION
Bird Society of Singapore. (n.d.). Monk Parakeet. Retrieved on December 21, 2024 from https://singaporebirds.com/species/monk-parakeet.