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The Parakeet of City Streets, the Monk Parakeet

10,000 Birds

Some articles speculate that the nests offer protection against the cold. In the 1970′s, they were responsible for the destruction of up to 45% of certain crops.** The initial impetus for Pruett-Jones’ studies was to find out if the Chicago Monk Parakeets posed a threat to Illinois farmers. and Sam Logue.

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