Green Parakeet no. 241

The green parakeet is a medium-sized parrot native to Central America, from the southernmost tip of Texas south to northern Nicaragua.

The bird is 32 cm in length, and is mostly green in color. It also has a yellow beak. The bird feeds on seeds, various fruits, and corn. It can sometimes be considered a crop pest. Wild birds primarily use scrub and swamp forests, woodlands, and forest clearings. The US population takes advantage of palm groves in cities.