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Parrots establish novel ecological roles in European cities

Research in Italian cities shows that non-native parrot species occupy ecological roles absent from native urban bird communities, rather than simply overtaking them. A recent study has examined whether non-native parrots in European cities compete directly with native birds or occupy ecological roles that are otherwise underrepresented in urban systems. Species such as Ring-necked Parakeet and Monk Parakeet have ... [2324 chars]

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