The parrots that we usually encounter in Athens are the ringneck parrot and the monk parrot.

The ringneck parrot loves tall pine trees and constructs beautiful nests with twigs skillfully knit. We recognize it by its voice, short tail, small beak, and grayish belly.

The monk parrot is bright green and has a soft spot for tree hollows, where it builds its nests. We immediately distinguish it from its piercing voice, its red beak and its long and narrow green tail.

Currently, there is a large population of parrots in Athens. The monk parrots were the first to colonize the National Garden while the ringneck parrots came later, but the ones sighted more often now are the latter. Monk parrots never come down to the ground to eat; they are content with the fruits they find on trees.

Both species are now considered official Greek species and are included in the list of Greek released species.

The Park’s parrots have a taste for olives and enjoy listening to the rehearsals of music concerts!