Nature Done Wright

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May 28, 2024

Monday Mystery Answered

Yesterday, I asked folks to I.D. the bird in the photo. I received lots of answers (thanks, everybody).

Those who are most experienced with parrots and parakeets think that this is a Rose-ringed Parakeet or very similar species.

Everyone agrees that this is a released bird or an escapee.

Cathy Gruberman, vice-president of The Real Macaw Parrot Clubs, adds that it is illegal to own these birds in New Jersey.

I guess that makes this one a fugitive.

More about these birds here:

https://ebird.org/species/rorpar