The Argentine parakeet, known worldwide as the "monk parakeet." Bright green plumage on the back, with the forehead, crown, cheeks, neck and breast a very characteristic pale gray. The bill is orange. The tail is long and blue-green. It measures 29 to 31 cm. Very intelligent and social, with a remarkable ability to adapt to urban and rural settings. It is one of the very few parrots in the world that builds stick nests rather than nesting in cavities.
Behaviour
Extremely social and noisy. It builds massive communal nests of branches and sticks that can house dozens of pairs. Each pair has its own access tunnel within the shared structure. It feeds on seeds, fruit, flowers and shoots. Very vocal at all times.
How and when to see it
Year round at absolutely every portal. Impossible not to see and hear on any trip.
Where to see it in the Iberá
The gateways of the Great Iberá Park where monk parakeet has confirmed presence:
Tours to see it
Verified providers operating at the gateways where monk parakeet lives. You contact them directly on WhatsApp from the app.
- Esteros Ñe’é
Experiences with local storytelling and a cultural take on the marshes.★ 5.0 - Gaucho Argentino
Horseback journeys across a network of refuges in Iberá. Multi-day rides with overnight…★ 5.0 - Jurassic Plant - Night Tour
The only carnivorous-plant garden in Argentina and a pioneer in Latin America. A guided…★ 5.0 - Irupé Excursiones
Guided hiking. Guided visit to museums, historic sites, chapels and trails of the town…★ 5.0
Species profile
- Common nameMonk Parakeet
- Scientific nameMyiopsitta monachus
- GroupBird
- StatusNative
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