They build the nest in colonies. So the chances of this happening in Australia, where they are not overly commonly kept, and generally would escape individually
and probably not survive long, is negligible. And in my earlier message I mysteriously mistyped “admit” as “admin”…..
From: Martin Butterfield [
Sent: Sunday, 13 November, 2022 1:47 PM
To: Peter Cranston
Cc: Philip Veerman; ;
Subject: Re: [Canberrabirds] Fwd: A new bird
Following on from Pete's post here are some examples of
their nests. These are of modest size: one that we saw built in to the main gate of Greenwood Cemetery in Brooklyn was somewhat larger than a Toyota Landcruiser.
On Sun, 13 Nov 2022 at 13:09, Peter Cranston via Canberrabirds <> wrote:
Blue form monk parrakeet - the more greener native species to temperate S. America can live as high as the snowy Andes. Quite invasive in USA, Europe (Canaries) etc. Potentially problematic if this colonial nester were to get away here.
>> in Florida, United States, removal of the species’ nests from
electricity infrastructure has cost an estimated $1.3–4.7 million over a five-year
period. These nests cause around 1000 power outages per annum in Florida
alone.<<
On Sun, Nov 13, 2022 at 12:38 PM Philip Veerman <> wrote:
The monk parakeet, also known as the Quaker parrot, As in the suggestion of Monk
parrot is the same as the suggestion of Quaker parrot.
From: Canberrabirds
[
On Behalf Of Philip Veerman
Sent: Sunday, 13 November, 2022 12:35 PM
To: 'Matthew Fitzgerald'; 'Alison Mackerras';
Cc:
Subject: Re: [Canberrabirds] Fwd: A new bird
Sure does. Do an internet search on blue Quaker Parrot. Although I admin my first guess was a blue
form of Rose-ringed Parakeet. One of these, an escaped pet.
Philip
From: Canberrabirds
[
On Behalf Of Matthew Fitzgerald via Canberrabirds
Sent: Sunday, 13 November, 2022 12:30 PM
To: Alison Mackerras
Cc: Canberra birds
Subject: Re: [Canberrabirds] Fwd: A new bird
It looks like it could be a Blue Quaker?
On Sun, 13 Nov. 2022, 12:21 Alison Mackerras, <> wrote:
Hi,
If you can help Lou with an ID please reply to him. However, others may
also be curious to know the answer.
Regards
Alison Mackerras
-------- Forwarded Message --------
Subject: A new bird
Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2022 17:39:10 +1100
From: Luiz Ribeiro <>
To:
Hi
I live in Nicholls and I saw a bird today, first time in 25 years, and can't
find it in my Birds of the ACT book. Perhaps it's an escaped pet?
I thought I could email you and ask about it and I have attached a couple of
photos if that's OK.
Thanks and regards
Lou Ribeiro
Nicholls
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