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Mitred Parakeet
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Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: Cities, suburbs (feral).
Diet: Fruit, seeds, nuts.
Best time to spot: Noisy roosts.
When to look
Check local eBird bar charts for timing in your state; range and season vary a lot across the US.
How rare is it?
The Mitred Parakeet sits in our Rare tier for the US: scarce or very local, so most birders need a planned trip. It belongs to the new world and african parrots family. It is an introduced species.
Recent US sightings
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