Monk Parakeet

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Myiopsitta monachus

Monk Parakeet, a reference photo
Photo: Charles J. Sharp · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

The monk parakeet (Myiopsitta monachus), also known as the Monk parrot or Quaker parrot, is a species of true parrot in the family Psittacidae. It is a small to medium bright-green parrot with a greyish breast and greenish-yellow abdomen. It originates from the temperate to subtropical areas of South America. Self-sustaining feral populations occur in many places, mainly in areas of similar climate in North America and Europe.

From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Monk Parakeet being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Psittaciformes
Family
Psittacidae
Species
Myiopsitta monachus

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