Monk Parakeet

Myiopsitta monachus

Order

PSITTACIFORMES

Family

Parakeets and Parrots (Psittacidae)

Code 4

MOPA

Code 6

MYIMON

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: Hooked
Eye Color: Dark brown.
Head Pattern: Plain
Crown Color: Gray
Forehead Color: Gray
Nape Color: Green
Throat Color: Gray
Cere color: No Data

BODY

Length Range: 28-30 cm (11-12 in)
Weight: 99 g (3.5 oz)
Size: 3. Medium (9 - 16 in)
Color Primary: Green
Underparts: Gray and yellow.
Upperparts: Green
Back Pattern: Solid
Belly Pattern: Solid
Breast Pattern: Barred or banded

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Swift direct flight with rapid wing beats.
Wingspan Range: 43-46 cm (17-18 in)
Wing Shape: Pointed-Wings
Tail Shape: Pointed Tail
Tail Pattern: Solid
Upper Tail: Green
Under Tail: Green
Leg Color: Blue-gray

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