Parrots of the Powerplant (Monk Parakeets)

Join us as we search for an out of place parrot species near one of the largest cities in the United States. How did these animals get here and how are they surviving the harsh winters?

Credits

Thanks to Terry Sohl for allowing us to use his range maps
https://www.sdakotabirds.com/

Map at 39 seconds from ebird.org

Chicago Magazine Article seen at 40 seconds
https://www.chicagomag.com/city-life/march-2013/in-hyde-park-the-parakeets

UChicago News Story at 46 seconds
https://news.uchicago.edu/story/escaped-pet-parrots-are-now-naturalized-23-us-states-study-finds

Carolina Parakeet sketch at 4 minutes and 56 seconds by John James Audubon (Public Domain)
https://flic.kr/p/v2BEFb

Carolina Parakeet photo at 4 minutes and 58 seconds by James St. John used under CC license
https://flic.kr/p/pqCAjZ

Carolina Parakeet photo at 5 minutes and 2 seconds by Ryan Mandelbaum, used under CC license
https://flic.kr/p/24iKoQ6

All other photos and videos by Derek and Ryan Sallmann

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