The Birds of the Cities

The emergence of the human settlements during the Neolithic, 10,000 years ago, created a new biotope. In the new environment, not only domestic animals started to flourish, but also wild fauna that began to depend on human villages - and later cities - for shelter, food, and even security. An... [ read more >> ]

One of the newest city birds in the US is exotic: the monk parakeet (Myiopsitta monachus)

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One of the newest city birds in the US is exotic: the monk parakeet (Myiopsitta monachus)