A monk parakeet nest in Amityville caused a power outage affecting over 800 customers, highlighting the challenges posed by ...

Monk parakeets live in complex social groups like humans do, said Erica L. Westerman, Ph.D., an associate professor of biological sciences at the University of Arkansas, who also wasn’t involved ...

Monk parakeets have been flapping around Houston for around 50 years. Having logged just 20 years in the city myself, I feel some reticence calling them an invasive species. Yet, technically, the ...

Spotted a flash of green in the Houston suburbs? It might have been a monk parakeet, an invasive species that has been flying around in Texas for nearly 50 years. Here’s what you should know ...

Monk parakeets have been flapping around Houston for around 50 years. Having logged just 20 years in the city myself, I feel some reticence calling them an invasive species. Yet, technically, the ...

The monk parakeet is originally from South America, according to Houston Audubon. In the 60s, large numbers of the birds were brought over for the pet trade, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Research .

Monk parakeets weren't born in Texas, but they got here as fast as they could. By Ariana Garcia , Assistant News Editor April 21, 2024 Monk parakeets are seen on a tree near electrical lines in ...

Monk parakeets, also known as Quaker parakeets, come from Argentina, where they are pests to farmers. But they look cute and are sociable, so lots were exported. Birds now breed in more than 20 ...

While monk parakeets may seem harmless — or even charming — their spread is a textbook example of how invasive species can disrupt local ecosystems. These birds aren't just damaging ...

That being said, many non-native species, including monk parakeets themselves, have seen an overall decline in Texas. Since TIBP began in 2008, about half of the six non-native species the project ...