Examining potential relationships between exotic monk parakeets (Myiopsitta monachus) and avian communities in an urban environment

• Published in: The Wilson journal of ornithology Vol. 128; no. 3; pp. 556 - 566
• Main Authors: Appelt, Christopher W., Ward, Lorrie C., Bender, Colleen, Fasenella, Joan, Vossen, Brandy J. Van, Knight, Lynn
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Fort Collins The Wilson Ornithological Society 01.09.2016; Wilson Ornithological Society
• Subjects: Animal behavior; Animal communities; avian diversity; Biodiversity; Bird communities; Bird pests; Birds; Chicago; community effects; Ecological invasion; Exotic birds; Food; Hypotheses; Introduced birds; Introduced species; Invasive species; MAJOR ARTICLES; Metropolitan areas; Monk Parakeet; Native species; Nonnative species; Ornithological research; Parakeets; Species diversity; Studies; Urban ecology; urban ecosystem; United States; United States > US; Chicago Illinois

Exotic species are common in urban ecosystems, but their effects on native species are often unknown. Monk Parakeets (Myiopsitta monachus) have successfully colonized urban ecosystems across the world. Yet, no study has examined relationships between Monk Parakeets and the avian communities in areas...