I saw Mitred Parakeets in their native Peru, near Machu Picchu. They are the usual green, with a red front and occasional splatterings of red throughout. I've heard of them getting established in various cities in the U.S. from escaped pets.

Barry Ulman
Bellingham, WA.


On Jan 9, 2012, at 11:03 AM, Fred Bird wrote:

> Your parrots are likely the remnants of a small flock (about a dozen) of "Aratinga* parakeets that bred (perhaps still breed) in Seward Park and spent the off season banging around North Seattle, particularly Maple Leaf. Three birds is what I occasionally still see here.
> *As I recall, most called them Mitred Parakeets, but that debate may still simmer.
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