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Field Guide to Birds of North America
Species Overview
Identification
Behavior
Portrait
Monk Parakeet
Myiopsitta monachus
Order
PSITTACIFORMES
Family
African and New World Parrots (Psittacidae)
Code 4
MOPA
Code 6
MYIMON
ITIS
HEAD
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
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
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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Parts of a Standing bird
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Head Feathers and Markings
X
Parts of a Flying bird
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