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I’m at a loss to identify this bird photographed at the Desert Botanical Garden. Any help?

**MikeNArk** · 09-28-2021, 01:00 PM

Pretty shots of the bird. I don't know the name, but did look at some pictures, and a Red-masked parakeet looks similar. How big is this bird? Thanks for posting.

**Kiddo70** · 09-28-2021, 02:05 PM

Originally posted by MikeNArk

Pretty shots of the bird. I don't know the name, but did look at some pictures, and a Red-masked parakeet looks similar. How big is this bird? Thanks for posting.

Too large to be a parakeet. More like a parrot.

**MikeNArk** · 09-28-2021, 03:37 PM

Originally posted by Kiddo70

Too large to be a parakeet. More like a parrot.

OK, we have ruled out one.

**Kiddo70** · 09-28-2021, 05:22 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MikeNArk

OK, we have ruled out one.

Actually, the Red-masked Parakeet is as close as I can come. And there was a female with the male.

**MikeNArk** · 09-28-2021, 05:58 PM

Originally posted by Kiddo70

Actually, the Red-masked Parakeet is as close as I can come. And there was a female with the male.

I've read a little more, the description does match pretty well with your photos, but also says it's about 13 inches. Sounds like the ones in the US are escaped pets.

**jbinpg** · 09-28-2021, 08:10 PM - **1 Like**

Great shots of a Red-cheeked Conure a.k.a Red-cheeked Parakeet, a native of South America. Somebody must have lost a cage bird.

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09-28-2021, 05:22 PM - 1 Like	#5
Kiddo70 Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,272 Original Poster	Originally posted by MikeNArk OK, we have ruled out one. Actually, the Red-masked Parakeet is as close as I can come. And there was a female with the male. Last edited by Kiddo70; 06-11-2022 at 09:24 AM.

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09-28-2021, 01:00 PM	#2
MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Arkansas Posts: 9,229	Pretty shots of the bird. I don't know the name, but did look at some pictures, and a Red-masked parakeet looks similar. How big is this bird? Thanks for posting.

09-28-2021, 02:05 PM	#3
Kiddo70 Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,272 Original Poster	Originally posted by MikeNArk Pretty shots of the bird. I don't know the name, but did look at some pictures, and a Red-masked parakeet looks similar. How big is this bird? Thanks for posting. Too large to be a parakeet. More like a parrot.

09-28-2021, 03:37 PM	#4
MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Arkansas Posts: 9,229	Originally posted by Kiddo70 Too large to be a parakeet. More like a parrot. OK, we have ruled out one.

09-28-2021, 05:58 PM	#6
MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Arkansas Posts: 9,229	Originally posted by Kiddo70 Actually, the Red-masked Parakeet is as close as I can come. And there was a female with the male. I've read a little more, the description does match pretty well with your photos, but also says it's about 13 inches. Sounds like the ones in the US are escaped pets.

09-28-2021, 08:10 PM - 1 Like	#7
jbinpg Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Prince George, BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,480	Great shots of a Red-cheeked Conure a.k.a Red-cheeked Parakeet, a native of South America. Somebody must have lost a cage bird.

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