skip to main content

identify green bird?

11 years ago

I live in the foothills of the Sandia mountains in New Mexico. This morning a bright green bird appeared at our feeder. I snapped a couple of pictures using my phone, so the quality isn't great. The bird looks exactly like a budgie to me! Can someone tell me is there's a wild bird like this? If it is a budgie, what should I do? It let me get fairly close to take my pictures, all the wild birds flew off immediately I moved with my phone.

Thanks,

Cheryl

Sort by:Oldest

Comments (4)

donald lucius
11 years ago
what works some times is put a pet carrier out close to the feeders and put some water and bird seed in it. with the door open tie a string or fishing line to the door and run it over the top thru the handle and up to your porch or window. test to pull on sting to make door pull shut. it is most likely some ones escaped pet and i doubt it would survive the cold of winter in your area Some newspapers offer a free ad for lost or found pets. and some pet shelters take birds and other pets. and a easy castch for a hawk or stray cat.
creeper
11 years ago
I live in NJ and we had green parrots living here through the coldest of winters for 9 years. They were pets that got away and were eventually recaptured. I donÃ¯Â¿Â½t know if your bird can deal with cold but there are definitely parrots that can. Keep feeding it and enjoy the view.
Related Discussions
Can someone identify this bird?
Q
Comments (2)
Adult male Green-backed Western Spindalis..how fun! Growing up in Haiti I learned local names for birds-i.e., the Bananaquit was a "bananmi"-which means "ripe plantain"
...See More
Please identify this bird
Q
Comments (4)
This is actually a clear cut adult Cooper's Hawk. Dark "capped" appearance to head, and grayish cheek that does not occur on the similar Sharp-shinned. Also build of the bird is long and tubular.
...See More
Can someone identify this birds nest for me
Q
Comments (3)
What is going on with that lower left leaf? Looks like it has 2 mushy spots.
...See More
What are these little green/grey birds?
Q
Comments (29)
I understand the fire in chilis is aimed at mammals, birds for the most part do not feel it, or so I have read. Birds in general love sugary fruits ask anyone who has had to protect cherry trees. Sugar water is a common feed for hummingbirds, but the feeders are designed so that other species have a problem using them. Also from what I have heard grape jelly works better than the preserves of other fruits, too. Birds do not have the same digestive tracks we do and can handle the pure sugars better than we can. If you want to go natural cut ripe peaches, fresh cut cherries and halved oranges and maybe very ripe meloncan work also, but are more trouble to handle. Either way be sure to clean the feeder regularly, it can get foul if unattended. Also if it is going to hold jelly or fruit juice it will also hold rain water...
...See More
jadeite
Original Author
11 years ago
The bird has come back to our feeder twice today, so it is staying in this area. DH says it is a parakeet. We're going to see if we can trap it. I'm afraid any trap we set up will attract dozens of doves, finches and sparrows. DH thinks they are too smart to be trapped, I'm not so sure. I'm concerned that it won't survive long, not with all the hawks, bobcats and dogs around.

Thanks,
Cheryl
GoldfinchGuy
11 years ago
Definitely a budgerigar-otherwise known in the US as a parakeet. Probably an escaped pet. It is quite possible that it may have adapted to life in the wild and is faring well considering the fact that it has found a reliable food source which is quite difficult for escaped birds. Most die within a few days.

Some birds do adapt however. Around the country there are colonies of quaker parrots and budgies that are doing quite well.

Related Stories

GARDENING FOR BIRDS Backyard Birds: How to Identify Two Common Woodpeckers

By Habitat Network

Downy and hairy woodpeckers have similar coloration and behavior. But there are two big differences that separate them

GARDENING GUIDES Backyard Birds: Northern Cardinals in the Snow, and Other Red Birds

By Habitat Network

Brilliant crimson feathers make these friends stand out in a crowd

GARDENING FOR BUTTERFLIES A Quick-Start Guide to Bird-Watching for Fun and Learning

By Alison Hodgson

Set out some seed and grab your field guide. Bird-watching is an easy, entertaining and educational activity for the whole family

GARDENING FOR BIRDS Wild Birds Transform a Woman’s Garden and Life

By Mary Jo Bowling

How Sharon Sorenson created a wildlife haven and became the Bird Lady of Southern Indiana

GARDENING GUIDES Backyard Birds: Go Owling in October

By Habitat Network

These stealthy nocturnal hunters fill North American skies with their quiet wings and distinct calls

GARDENING GUIDES Backyard Birds: How to Care for American Goldfinches

By Habitat Network

The American goldfinch is a bright-in-the-summer visitor and one of the only vegetarian songbirds. Here's how to give them a healthy habitat

GARDENING GUIDES 13 North American Backyard Birds to Know

By Annie Thornton

Find out about these enchanting native species and learn how to attract them to your yard

GARDENING FOR BIRDS Backyard Birds: Meet Some Clever and Curious Jays

By Habitat Network

Boisterous jays provide plenty of backyard bird-watching in winter. Here’s how to identify all the varieties and welcome them into your yard

GARDENING GUIDES Backyard Birds: Orioles Return After Spending Winter in the Tropics

By Habitat Network

These colorful songbirds prefer woodlands and forest edges, but they’ll visit yards with fruit-producing trees and shrubs

GARDENING GUIDES Backyard Birds: Create a Home for American Kestrels

By Habitat Network

These copper-colored birds of prey can be found throughout North and South America and often find habitats near human activity

Sponsored

More Discussions

A MORE SPECIFIC QUESTION, PLEASE

0

What bird is this?

2

Did you know Hummingbird-flower mites?

0

where is everybody?

0