Parrots (Psittacidae)
Monk Parakeet
Myiopsitta monachus. Seeds, fruit, buds and feeder seed.
Parrots (Psittacidae)Monk ParakeetMyiopsitta monachus
- Scientific name
- Myiopsitta monachus
- Length
- 11 in
- Weight
- 3.4–5.3 oz
- Nest
- Large communal stick nest on poles, towers or palms
- Entrance hole
- Does not use nest boxes
- Clutch
- 4–8 eggs
- Incubation
- 24 days
- Broods
- 1–2 per season
Identification
- Bright green with a pale grey face and breast
- Long blue-tinged flight feathers
- Pale horn-coloured bill
Voice
Loud, grating squawks from flying flocks.
Diet and feeding
Seeds, fruit, buds and feeder seed.
What do monk parakeets eat? · Best feeder for monk parakeets
Monk Parakeets by state and province
| Region | Status | Nesting |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | Year-round resident | January–December |
| Florida | Year-round resident | December |
| Illinois | Year-round resident | January–December |
| Louisiana | Year-round resident | December |
| New Jersey | Year-round resident | January–December |
| New York | Year-round resident | January–December |
| Texas | Year-round resident | December |
Frequently asked
What do monk parakeets eat?
Seeds, fruit, buds and feeder seed. At feeders: black-oil sunflower, safflower, orange halves.
How big is a Monk Parakeet?
11 in long and 3.4–5.3 oz.
Do monk parakeets use birdhouses?
No. Large communal stick nest on poles, towers or palms.
Sources
- Monk Parakeet — All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Monk Parakeet life history — Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Monk Parakeet — Audubon Guide to North American Birds
Timing reflects typical patterns for the region as a whole; local dates vary with elevation and year. Check the linked eBird bar charts for your county.