black-hooded parakeet
(Nandayus nenday)
This species is Introduced in the United States
Origin
Nandayus nenday is native to Neotropical South America. A popular pet bird, black-hooded parakeets were introduced to the United States by escaping enclosures or intentional releases.
Life Cycle
N. nenday are approximately 12 in. (30 cm) in length and weigh 5 oz (140 g). Plumage is bluish-green on the chest with black feathers on the head and a black beak. Feathers on the thighs are red. Females are smaller than males with a more curved beak. N. nenday gather in large communal roosts outside of breeding season. During nesting season, females lay 3-5 eggs in a clutch with nests found in holes in trees.
Distribution
N. nenday have established large breeding populations in California, Texas, and Florida.
Control Efforts
Large populations of N. nenday could pose a threat to crops. However, limited problems have been reported.
https://www.parrots.org/encyclopedia/nanday-conure
Nandayus nenday is native to Neotropical South America. A popular pet bird, black-hooded parakeets were introduced to the United States by escaping enclosures or intentional releases.
Life Cycle
N. nenday are approximately 12 in. (30 cm) in length and weigh 5 oz (140 g). Plumage is bluish-green on the chest with black feathers on the head and a black beak. Feathers on the thighs are red. Females are smaller than males with a more curved beak. N. nenday gather in large communal roosts outside of breeding season. During nesting season, females lay 3-5 eggs in a clutch with nests found in holes in trees.
Distribution
N. nenday have established large breeding populations in California, Texas, and Florida.
Control Efforts
Large populations of N. nenday could pose a threat to crops. However, limited problems have been reported.
https://www.parrots.org/encyclopedia/nanday-conure
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Maps
EDDMapS Distribution - This map is incomplete and is based only on current site and county level reports made by experts, herbaria, and literature. For more information, visit www.eddmaps.org
State Lists - This map identifies those states that have this species on their invasive species list or law.
Invasive Listing Sources
Taxonomic Rank
| Domain: Eukarya |
| Kingdom: Animalia |
| Phylum: Chordata |
| Class: Aves |
| Order: Psittaciformes |
| Family: Psittacidae |
| Genus: Nandayus |
| Nandayus nenday |
References
Common Name Reference: Integrated Taxonomic Information System on-line database.
Scientific Name Reference: Integrated Taxonomic Information System on-line database.