Tiny, raucous monk parakeets from South America thrive in Chicago. But why?

Source Chicago Tribune
Original Load Date March 2, 2026, 6:01 a.m.
Last Updated March 2, 2026, 6:01 a.m.
Original URL https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/02/monk-parakeets-chicago-climate-change/

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Likely escapees of the exotic pet trade, the birds first put down roots in some south suburbs in the 1960s and Hyde Park in the 1970s. Already have an account [ Log In ][6] This article is only available to subscribers Flash Sale ### Standard Digital $1 for 1 year [ Get this offer ][7] [ ][...