Interactions between Invasive Monk Parakeets () and Other Bird Species during Nesting Seasons in Santiago, Chile.

The monk parakeet () is considered to be one of the most invasive bird species because its unique ability among parrots to build their own communal nests. Currently, they are considered an invasive species in 19 countries and a pest-even in their native distribution-because of economic losses derived from their impacts. During the reproductive seasons of 2017 and 2018, we registered interactions between invasive monk parakeets and resident bird species in Santiago, Chile.