"The parakeets have settled here for a long time, living alongside us," Wang said. "The villagers' awareness of protecting the banyan trees and the birds has been passed down through generations. In ...

Parakeets are one of the most popular choices for pets. While the term "parakeet" encompasses over a hundred species of small parrots, for most people, it’s synonymous with one specific species: the ...

Monk parakeets have been flapping around Houston for around 50 years. Having logged just 20 years in the city myself, I feel some reticence calling them an invasive species. Yet, technically, the monk ...