Summary: There really are parrots in the desert SW! How did they get here and are they native? Learn about the rosy-face lovebird, monk parakeet, and thick-billed parrot. Cheryl and Kiersten also discuss how you can attract these chatty residents to your backyard.

Show Notes:

Thank you to Kyle Waites for all the amazing information he shared with us about the Thick-billed Parrot!

Status of Rosy-Faced Lovebirds in Phoenix, Arizona: www.azfo.org/journal/rosy-facedlovebird2011.html;

Rosy-faced Lovebird: www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/rosy-faced-lovebird

Lovebird feeders and seed: Wild Birds Unlimited, Mesa https://mesa.wbu.com

We are no longer sponsored by Wild Birds Unlimited, Mesa but through personal experience we highly recommend their products.