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Bull, J. and E. R. Ricciuti. 1974. Polly want an apple? Audubon 76: 48-54.
Bull, J. 1973. Exotic birds in the New York City area. Wilson Bull. 85: 501-505.
Bull, J. 1971. Monk Parakeets in the New York City region. Linnaean News-letter 25: 1-2.
Bump, G. 1971. The South American Monk, Quaker, or Gray-headed Parakeet. Wildlife Leaflet 496. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Caccamise, D. F., and W. W. Weathers. 1977. Winter nest microclimate of Monk Parakeets. Wilson Bull. 89: 346-349.
Dumser, Frances M. The effects of nest presence and group size on the behavior of quaker parakeets (Myiopsitta monachus). (1987) iv, 40 leaves; 29 cm.
Notes
Thesis (M.S. in biology)--University of Illinois at Chicago, 1987. Bibliography: leaves 39-40. Typescript (photocopy)
Freeland, D. B. 1973. Some food preferences and aggressive behavior by Monk Parakeets. Wilson Bull. 85: 332-334.
Gochfeld, M. Ecologic aspects of ectopic populations of monk parakeets (Myiopsitta monachus) and possible agricultural consequences. J. Agric. Univ. P. R. 57 (3): 262-270. Ref. July 1973.
Hyman, J., Pruett, Jones S. 1995. Dep. Ecol. Evolution, Univ. Chicago, 1101 East 57th St., Chicago, IL 60637, USA. Natural history of the monk parakeets in Hyde Park, Chicago. Wilson Bulletin 107(3), 510-517.
Abstract
We studied monk parakeets (Myiopsitta monachus) in Hyde Park, a residential community in Chicago, Illinois. In April 1992, 64 birds were counted at 26 nests in trees, on utility poles, and on an antenna tower. The population increased to 143 birds in July after nestlings fledged. The following spring, 95 birds were still present at the beginning of the breeding season. Both regionally and locally, the dispersion of nests was clumped. Nesting structures contained one to seven active chambers. The parakeets usually foraged in groups of two to 55 birds on plant buds, weeds, and fruits and berries of ornamental shrubs and trees. During the coldest months of the year, December to February, the birds fed almost exclusively on bird seed at backyard feeders. The generality of the Monk Parakeet's diet, their ability to adapt to a variety of habitats, and their apparent great potential for rapid population growth suggest that they will continue their range expansion and population increase in the United States.
Neidermyer, W. J., and J. J. Hickey. 1977. The Monk Parakeet in the United States, 1970-75. Am. Birds 31: 273-278.
Olivieri, A., and L. Pearson. 1992. Monk Parakeets in Bridgeport Connecticut. Connecticut Warbler 12: 104-111.
Shields, W. M., T. C. Grubb, Jr., and A. Telis. 1974. Use of native plants by Monk Parakeets in New Jersey. Wilson Bull. 86: 172-173.
Simpson, M. B. Jr., and R. C. Ruiz. 1974. Monk Parakeets breeding in Buncombe County, North Carolina. Wilson Bull. 86: 171-172.
Spreyer, M. F., and E. H. Bucher. 1998. Monk Parakeet (Myiopsitta monachus) In The Birds of North America, No. 322. (A. Poole and F. Gill, eds.). The Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia, PA, and the American Ornithologist's Union, Washington, D.C.
Spreyer, M. 1994. Mayor Washington's Birds: the legendary Monk Parakeets of Chicago's Hyde Park. Birder's World 8: 40-43.
Van Bael, S., and S. Pruett-Jones. 1996. Exponential population growth of Monk Parakeets in the United States. Wilson Bull. 108: 584-588.
Walsten, D. M. 1988. Hyde Park's Parakeets. Field Mus. Nat. Hist. Bull. 59: 23-29.
Weathers, W. W., and D. F. Caccamise. 1978. Seasonal acclimatization to temperature in Monk Parakeets. Oecologia 35: 173-183.
Weathers, W. W., and D. F. Caccamise. 1975. Temperature regulation and water requirements of the Monk Parakeet, Myiopsitta monachus. Oecologia 18: 329-342.
Alexandro, P. J. The social behavior of the monk parakeet. (1978) iii, 56 leaves : ill. ; 29. cm.
Notes
Typescript. Thesis (M. Sc.)--Rutgers University. Dept. of Zoology. Bibliography: leaves 55-56.
Arambaru, R. 1991. Contribucion al estudio biologico de la cotorra (Myiopsitta monachus) en la provincia de Buenos Aires.
Ph.D. diss., Universidad de La Plata. La Plata, Argentina.
Bucher, E. H. 1992. Neotropical parrots as agricultural pests. Pp. 201-219 in New World Parrots in Crisis: solutions from conservation biology. (S. R. Beissinger and N. F. R. Snyder, eds.). Smithson. Inst. Press, Washington, D.C.
Bucher, E. H., L. F. Martin, M. B. Martella, and J. L. Navarro. 1991. Social behaviour and population dynamics of the Monk Parakeet. Pp. 681-689 in Proc. of Acta XX Congres. Intl. Ornithol.
Bucher, E. H., and L. F. Martin. 1987. Los nidos de cotorras (Myiopsitta monachus) como causa de problemas en lineas de transmision electrica. Vida Silvestre Neotropical 1: 50-51.
Caccamise, D. F. 1980. Growth Development of major body components in the Monk Parakeet. Wilson Bull. 92: 376-381.
Caccamise, D. F. and P. J. Alexandro. 1976. Growth rate in the Monk Parakeet. Wilson Bull. 88: 495-497.
Conway, W. G. 1965. Apartment-building and cliff-dwelling parrots. Anim. Kingd. 68: 40-46.
De Lucca, E. R. Grupo Trab. Rapaces Argent., Asoc. Ornitol., Del Plata, 25 de Mayo 749, 2 Piso, 1002 Buenos Aires, Argent. Nesting of the American Kestrel Falco-Sparverius in Monk Parakeet Myiopsitta monachus nests. (1992) Hornero 13 (3). 238-239.
Abstract
Personal observations and a series of reports on the nesting of the American Kestrel (Falco sparverius) in Monk Parakeet nests, are commented.
Eberhard, J. R. Ecol. Evol. Biol., Princeton Univ., Princeton, New Jersey 08544-1003, USA. Nest adoption by monk parakeets. (1996) Wilson Bulletin 108(2). 374-377.
Harrison, C. J. O. 1973. Nest-building behavior of quaker parrots Myiopsitta monachus. Ibis 115: 124-128.
Humphrey, P. S., and R. T. Peterson. 1978. Nesting behavior and affinities of Monk Parakeets of southern Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. Wilson Bull. 90: 544-552.
Lanning, D. V. NW 353 CLeveland, Pullman, Washington 99163. Distribution and nest sites of the Monk Parakeet in Bolivia. (1991) Wilson Bulletin 103 (3). 366-372.
Abstract
A little-known, distinctive subspecies of Monk Parakeet, Myiopsitta monachus luchsi, was observed during 13 days from December 1981 to March 1982 in the arid intermontane valleys in south central Bolivia. Twenty-seven flocks (2 to 22 parakeets per flock) were observed at elevations between 1300 and 3000 m. Seventeen active stick nests were located on cliffs. No nests were found in trees, where the other subspecies always build their nests. A museum search and literature produced 35 specimens of this subspecies, 32 with specific localities. The known range includes the departments of Chuquisaca, Cochabamba, La Paz, and Santa Cruz.
Martella, M. B., and E. H. Bucher. 1993. Estructura del nido y comportamiento de nidificacion de la cotorra Myiopsitta monachus. Boletin de la Sociedad de Zoologia del Uruguay (2a epoca) 8: 211-217.
Martella, M. B., Bucher, E. H. 1990. Centro de Zool. Aplicada, Universidad Nacional de Cordoba, C.C. 122, Cordoba, Argentina. Vocalizations of the monk parakeet. Bird Behaviour 8 (2). 101-110.
Abstract
Vocalizations and associated behaviour of the Monk Parakeet Myiopsitta monachus were recorded in the field during the breeding (summer) and non-breeding (winter) seasons. Eleven types of vocalizations, nine in adults and two in nestlings and juveniles, are described; and their functions are discussed in terms of context. Experiments with playback of the recorded vocalizations showed that each one of the calls acted as discrete calls eliciting specific responses from other birds. Most calls were uttered during general social interactions within the colony. This finding suggests that vocal communication in this parrot is very important in maintaining coordination and cohesion among members of a colony that are in constant, close association.
Martella, M. B. 1985. Observaciones sobre el comportamiento de la cotorra Myiopsitta monachus con especial enfasis en la comunicacion sonora. Ph.D. thesis, Univ. of Cordoba, Cordoba, Argentina.
Martella, M. B. and E. H. Bucher. 1984. Nesting of the Spot-winged Falconet in Monk Parakeet nests. Auk 101: 614-615.
Martin, L. F., Bucher, E. H. 1993-94. Centro de Zool. Aplicada, Universidad Nacional de Cordoba, C.C. 122, Cordoba, Argentina. Natal dispersal and first breeding age in monk parakeets. Auk, 110 (4). 930-933.
Martin, L. F. 1989. Caracteristicas del sistema social cooperativo de la cotorras Myiopsitta monachus. Ph.D. diss., Univ. Nac. de Cordoba, Cordoba, Argentina.
Navarro, J. L., Martella, M. B., Bucher, E. H. 1995. Centro de Zool. Aplicada, Universidad Nacional de Cordoba, C.C. 122, 5000 Cordoba, Argentina. Effects of laying date, clutch size, and communal nest size on the reproductive success of Monk parakeets. Wilson Bulletin 107(4). 742-746.
Navarro, J. L. and E. H. Bucher. 1992. Annual variation in the timing of breeding of the Monk Parakeet in relation to climatic factors. Wilson Bull. 104: 545-549.
Navarro, J. L., Martella, M. B., Bucher, E. H. 1992a. Centro de Zool. Aplicada, Universidad Nacional de Cordoba, C.C. 122, 5000 Cordoba, Argentina. Breeding season and productivity of Monk parakeets in Cordoba, Argentina. Wilson Bulletin 104 (3). 413-424.
Abstract
We studied the breeding productivity of population of the Monk Parakeet (Myiopsitta monachus) at Arroyito and Jesus Maria, Cordobia province, Argentina. In Arroyito, nests were in introduced eucalyptus trees, whereas in Jesus Maria nesting was entirely in native tree species. Egg laying started on around 1 November, although onset of breeding varied significantly among years within a three-week period. Start of egg laying within the populations was extended for nine weeks on average. The percentage of occupied nest chambers found with eggs was significantly higher at Arroyito (91%) than at J. Maria (overall mean 53%). At Arroyito, mean first clutch size was significantly higher (6 eggs) than at J. Maria (5.4 eggs). Replacement and second clutches were significantly smaller than the first clutches in both areas. Hatching success did not differ between areas (58%, both combined) but differed significantly among years at J. Maria. A higher percentage of nestlings reached fledgling age at Arroyito (53%) than at J. Maria (42%). Mean number of young fledged per breeding pair was 2.2 at Arroyito and 1.4 (overall) at J. Maria (range: 0.5-2.3). The apparent preference exhibited by Monk Parakeets for nesting in eucalyptus against low native vegetation could be a result of the higher productivity of breeding pairs in the former habitat. The monk parakeet has a lower fledging and breeding success than other parrots. Due to its large clutch size, however, it has one of the largest productivities among psittacids.
Navarro, J. L., L. F. Martin, and E. H. Bucher. 1992b. Use of remige molt for age-class identification in Monk Parakeets (Myiopsitta monachus) Hornero 13: 261-262.
Navarro, J. L., and E. H. Bucher. 1990. Growth of Monk Parakeets. Wilson Bull. 102: 520-525.
Navarro, J. L. 1989. Dinamica poblacional de la cotorras (Myiopsitta monachus). Ph.D. diss., Univ. Nac. de Cordoba, Cordoba, Argentina.
Peris, S. J., Aramburu, R. M. Dep. Zool., Fac. Biol., Univ. Salamanca, 37071 Salamanca, Spain. Reproductive phenology and breeding success of the monk parakeet (Myiopsitta monachus monachus) in Argentina (1995) Studies on Neotropical Fauna and Environment, 30 (2). 115-119.
Abstract
The breeding biology of the Monk Parakeet (Myiopsitta monachus monachus) was studied in Punta Manca, central Argentina (34 degree 56'S, 57 degree 39'W). Observations on 9 communal nests (13 breeding chambers) were made during 1988 and 1989. The median date of the first egg for each year was 14 and 31 October (the median for 2 years was 16 October). Clutch size ranged from 5 to 12 eggs, averaging 6.9. Incubation took 23.6 days and hatching was asynchronous. Mean hatching success for clutches was 52.2%. Only 17% of the nestlings fledged. Only 8.9% of the total eggs laid resulted in fledglings. Predation by Opossums (Didelphis) and Black Rats (Rattus) was the main cause of mortality at nests (82%), but 17.9% of the nestling mortality was due to intraspecific attacks, including sibling aggression.
Caruso, S., Scelsi, F. Via Scuderi 2, 95029 Viagrande, Catania, Italy. Nesting of feral monk Parakeets, Myiopsitta monachus, in the town of Catania, Sicily. (1994) Rivista Italiana di Ornitologia 63 (2). 213-215.
Clavell, J., E. Martorell, D. M. Martorell, and D. Sol. 1991. Distribucio de la Cotorreta de pit gris Myiopsitta monachus a Catalunya. Buttl. G.C.A. 18: 15-18.
De Schaetzen, R., and J. P. Jacob. 1985. Installation d'une colonie de Perriches Jeune-veuve (Myiopsitta monachus) a Bruxelles. Aves 22: 127-130.
Nos, R., Camerino, M. Dep. d'Ornitologia, Museu de Zoologia, Ap. 593, 08003 Barcelona, Espana. Feeding behavior of 5 species of Parrots Aves Psittacidae (1984) Miscellania Zoologica 8. 242-252.
Abstract
The feeding behavior of some captive parrots belonging to the species Aratinga aurea, Myiopsitta monachus, Nandayus nenday, Pyrrhura molinae and Brotogeris versicolorus is investigated. Three factors and their inter-relations are analyzed: type of feeding (beak or feet), manipulation (left or right foot), and localization (ground or higher level). Parrots preferentially take food with the beak. When manipulating food, specific preferences for left or right foot are detected. All species manipulate food with their right foot when on the ground, and with the left foot when on a higher level. Parrots adapt their behavior to captivity.
Sol, D., D. M. Santos, E. Feria, and J. Clavell. 1997. Habitat selection by the Monk Parakeet during colonization of a new area in Spain. Condor 99: 39-46.
Spano, S., Truffi, G. 1st Zool. Dell Univ., Via Balbi 5, 16126 Genova. Records of free-living individuals of Rose-Ringed parakeet Psittacula krameri from Europe with particular reference to presences in Italy and first data on Monk parakeet Myiopsitta monachus. (1986) Rivista Italiana di Ornitologia 56 (3-4). 231-239.
Abstract
The current state of knowledge on the occurrence of naturalised populations of the Rose-ringed parakeet in Europe is reviewed on the basis of both published and unpublished data. The species is now currently found in several parts of Great Britain UK, Holland, Belgium, France, W. Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Yugoslavia, Spain, Portugal and Italy. In Italy it was observed in Friuli-Venetia Julia, Venetia, Lombardy, Piedmont, Liguria, Emilia-Romagna, Umbria, Latium, Calabria, Sicily and Sardinia. The presence of yet another species, the Monk Parakeet, is here reported from Belgium, Spain and Italy, where it has bred with some success. The possibility that such cage-escaped birds can successfully acclimatize in W. European regions is obviously connected to their high level of ecological valence.
January 16, 1996 Uhlenbrock, Tom "Ruffled Feathers" St. Louis Post-Dispatch Sec. A, Pg. 1, Col. 2.
A pair of monk parakeets that have built a nest in St. Louis concerns state officials who regulate agriculture because the birds could become an agricultural pest if they breed in Missouri.
August 2, 1994 Jensen, Lynne "Monk parakeets join N.O.'s colorful ranks" Times-Picayune Sec. A, Pg. 1, Col 1.
Monk parakeets, Myiopsitta monachus, have multiplied in the New Orleans area to such an extent that they are forming new colonies throughout the metropolis. The birds' habits and living conditions are featured.
May 13, 1994 Lawson-Beerman, Anne "Monk parakeets uncaged" Atlanta Constitution Sec. C, Pg. 4, Col. 3.
Two monk parakeets that have built a nest in north Atlanta will be moved by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources to its Preaching Rock Wildlife Center. The birds, native to Argentina, are most likely escaped caged birds.
January 16, 1994 Eiseman, Alberta "Exotic birds in Connecticut? Yes." New York Times Sec. CN, Pg. 6, Col. 4.
The mystery of how monk parakeets from South America went from being popular pets in the U.S. to free-flying birds along Connecticut's coast is examined.
July 5, 1993 Rendon, Ruth "For the birdwatchers" Houston Chronicle Sec. A, Pg. 21, Col. 1.
Five brilliant green monk parakeets have built an 8-foot-wide nest on Houston Lighting and Power Co.'s 140-foot transmission towers along Carolyn St. The company says it has no plans to move the birds, who are not interfering with the transmission of power.
Forshaw, J. M. 1989. Parrots of the World. 3rd. ed., Lansdowne Editions, Melbourne, Australia.
Juniper, T., and M. Parr. 1998. Parrots: a guide to parrots of the world. Yale University Press; New Haven, United States and London, England.
Lever, C. 1987. Naturalized birds of the world. 3rd ed. Longman Scientific & Technical, London, Great Britain.