Are the monk hood parakeets an invasive species? Perhaps, but unlike the more destructive of invasive spices the monks tend to thrive in areas that are fairly impacted by human activity, and usually displaces other introduced species like the pigeons. Of course I could just be biased because I find them to be quit pretty. One thing that seems clear to me is that, whether you like it or not, if an invasive species gets as strong a foothold as the monks have here in New York, trying to get rid of them can be as destructive as their presence is for local flora and fauna.
Are the monk hood parakeets an invasive species? Perhaps, but unlike the more destructive of invasive spices the monks tend to thrive in areas that are fairly impacted by human activity, and usually displaces other introduced species like the pigeons. Of course I could just be biased because I find them to be quit pretty. One thing that seems clear to me is that, whether you like it or not, if an invasive species gets as strong a foothold as the monks have here in New York, trying to get rid of them can be as destructive as their presence is for local flora and fauna.