Unlike birds whose plumage is mostly blue, the green coloring of a green bird’s feathers is primarily a combination of pigment and structure, not just a trick of the light. These birds’ emerald green, ...

McHale reflects on the intense on-court animosity between Bird and Kareem during the Celtics-Lakers showdowns of the 1980s.

Grains are a standard in bird feed mixes, but should rice be one of them? Experts weigh in on whether this pantry staple belongs in your bird feeder.

The bright green monk parakeet, native to South America, has found a new home in European cities. Monk parakeets thrive in huge colonies ... In the 50 years since monk parakeets arrived in Europe ...

Cherry blossoms are a favorite meal for monk parakeets. Paul Martinka “We do ... which started its bloom last week. The white, cloud-like trees are roughly 80 years old and line Battle Hill ...

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 ...

Ideally, the day is breaking, the air still dewy and quiet. It’s just when your neck has started to ache that you might spot one emerging from its nest, a blurry speck of lime green without your ...

Monk Parakeet. Monk Parakeets. August 14, 2013. Monk Parakeets are native to South America but in the last few decades, some of the birds have been transplanted to the U.S. and their numbers have ...

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Monk Parakeets know their way around their flock by learning other birds' ranks. Photo: Steve Winter/National Geographic Creative. By Sarah Gilman. Reporter, Audubon ... In other words, parakeet A ...

Renowned for its cultural heritage and diverse wildlife, Brussels has become a focal point for ornithologists, thanks to a unique characteristic exhibited by its resident monk parakeets – an ...