How a bright green bird native to South America wound up in Texas
Texas Wants to Know · Audacy
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Show Notes
Dallas' White Rock Lake gives visitors a chance to experience dozens of species of animals in the middle of a major city. But one species of bird stands out among the rest: the monk parakeet. It's a bright green bird that is originally from South America. Experts say it's unclear how they wound up in North America, and even harder to pinpoint how they got to Texas specifically. Regardless of how they got here, they're here to stay. Learn how they've adapted to cooler temperatures and a new environment in this week's episode of Texas Wants to Know.