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bigbadwolf


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15-01-2008 04:59 PM

I know that they live in other parts of london but I've started noticeing them in forest hill over the last week and would like to know if anyone can identify which variety they are. I've been told they are green parakeets but they're often too high up to identify their colour.

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grahamw


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Joined: Nov 2007
Post: #2
15-01-2008 05:49 PM

I think they're green parakeets;

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/3869815.stm

We see them quite often now - we live next to Horniman Gardens.. They're also in Dulwich / Sydenham woods! I like having them around.. v noisy though.

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nevermodern


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15-01-2008 05:54 PM
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nevermodern


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15-01-2008 05:56 PM

Actually, there's loads of old entries in on the forum...it's been a popular subject Smile Do a search in the archive if you're interested, BigBad Smile

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Theotherbrian


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15-01-2008 06:11 PM

In reply to Bigbadwolf, they've been here for a few years. Last winter, they were regulars on our bird feeders, although this year they haven't visited but they are very much in the area - hear their melodious song every day! Yes, they are bright green with a blueish tint and they have bright red/pink beaks. The males have a ring on their necks. (Photo attached) They are very entertaining as they shuffle sideways on branches and hang off things with their beaks. They also harass the squirrels to get off the peanuts by squawking and flapping their wings - seems to work too!



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