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Wild parrots as an urban bird in Amsterdam. More colours to a local wildlife or a threat to some native species? How did they escape from captivity? Do you have them in your city? Archived post. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. 109 19 Sort by: mrcustardo • 2 yr. ago


The green birds of Amsterdam Amsterdamian

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The bird, which originates in central Africa and India, is classified as an 'exotic invader'. The parakeet, the researchers say, competes for nesting space with other birds which live in hollow trees, such as owls. In addition, they have been known to plunder orchards and eat the fruit.


The green birds of Amsterdam Amsterdamian

The rose-ringed parakeet ( Psittacula krameri ), also known as the ringneck parrot (in aviculture) or the Kramer parrot, is a medium-sized parrot in the genus Psittacula, of the family Psittacidae.


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In Amsterdam, where one of the largest colonies of parakeets lives, the town hall has banned residents from putting out food in some areas or risk a 70 euro ($86) fine.


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Colonies of feral rose-ringed parakeets have been sighted in Amsterdam since the mid-1970s and recent surveys suggest that there are now over 4000. As the birds prefer to nest inside trees, they tend to congregate around parks or gardens, where they can safely breed and forage for food.


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There are estimated to be more than 10,000 parakeets across Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague and Utrecht. Green parakeets are birds I spotted on previous trips to Amsterdam, but forgot about these feral foreigners flying about the city until spotting several green parakeets sitting in a tree in Oosterpark last week.


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These parrots populate whole Netherlands. The green wild birds where spending their feeding time in front of our balcony at the Brouwersgracht Amsterdam.


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suhogurkin Urban birds of Amsterdam: wild parakeets. More colours to a local wildlife or threat to the native species? Archived post. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Sort by: Open comment sort options redflagflyinghigh • 2 yr. ago Posh Pigeon. lost_imgurian • 2 yr. ago


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One commonly found parrot in Amsterdam is the African Grey Parrot (Psittacus erithacus). These birds are known for their exceptional intelligence and ability to mimic sounds and human speech. African Greys are predominantly grey in color with a red tail, and their striking appearance makes them a popular choice as pets.


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The last thing I expected to see in the Netherlands was a parrot. Not only did I see a parrot, I saw multiple, in the wild. These parakeets were imported from Pakistan for wealthy Dutch families.


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The first group of green parakeets living in Amsterdam was observed in 1976, and it is thought they were the descendants of pets set free by their owners. Si.


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The first group of parakeets living in Amsterdam was observed in 1976, and it is thought they were the descendants of pets set free by their owners. Since then, these birds which have their origins in India and Sub-Saharan Africa have grown in number -- over 3,000 in Amsterdam and 10,000 in all of the Netherlands


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At the last official count in 2010, there were 3,700 wild parakeets in Amsterdam and 10,000 in the Netherlands as a whole. Their population doubled in size since the previous count in 2006. Though in some countries they are seen as a hostile, non-native species, here in Amsterdam we are quite proud of these hardy little green birds and they are.


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August 28, 2018 By Rory Moulton Traditionally associated with the world's more tropical climes, Amsterdam 's parakeets now flourish in the canal city's rooftops and parks. No, you're not tripping (yet…), I said parakeets. You know, "parrots." The kind that sit on pirates' shoulders.