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The Parakeet of City Streets, the Monk Parakeet

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Monk Parakeet is the only parrot species that builds its own nest. Some articles speculate that the nests offer protection against the cold. So, I flew to Chicago, where my daughter directed me to Washington Park in New Hyde Park, the area of Chicago where the University is located. The answer lies in the nests.

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