I used to have a much beloved Monk parakeet named Kiwi. They are not illegal in the state of Colorado, but have been banned in some other states. They are also called Quaker Parakeets. I haven't heard of or seen any in feral flocks here. They can become pests and be damaging to crops but to my knowledge that hasn't happened here in the US. They are the only parrot to build a nest and they can become quite large, with many "families" of birds using one huge communal nest. I know in Connecticut they have had trouble with them building their nests on top of power line posts/platforms. They are able to survive winter there partially because of feeders...and they are very hardy birds. I miss my boy Kiwi!
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