Monk Parakeet

Myiopsitta monachus

Order

PSITTACIFORMES

Family

African and New World Parrots (Psittacidae)

Code 4

MOPA

Code 6

MYIMON

ITIS

HEAD

Monk Parakeet Head Illustration
  • Bill Shape: Hooked
  • Eye Color: Dark brown.
  • Head pattern: Capped, Unique pattern
  • Crown Color: Gray
  • Forehead Color: Gray
  • Nape Color: Green
  • Throat Color: Gray
  • Cere color: No Data

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BODY

Monk Parakeet Body Illustration
  • Length Range: 28-30 cm (11-12 in)
  • Weight: 99 g (3.5 oz)
  • Size: 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

Monk Parakeet Flight Illustration
  • 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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