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Monk Parakeet Identification

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The Four Keys to ID

  • Size & Shape

    A fairly small parakeet with a long, pointed tail and fairly narrow, pointed wings. Like other parakeets, they have large heads and large, hooked bills.

    Relative Size

    Larger than a European Starling; smaller than a Rock Pigeon.

    Relative Sizebetween robin and crowbetween robin and crow

    Measurements
    • Both Sexes