Yellow-headed Parrot

Urban Tropicana: Parrots of Southern California

Larry W. Allen

Tue, Nov 16, 2021 7:00 PM

Photo of Larry Allen

After a brief look at the taxonomical relationships within the order Psittaciformes and a summary of the habitat requirements that make these naturalized birds able to thrive in Southern California, this Webinar will concentrate on the identification and distribution of the dozen or so parrot and parakeet species now breeding in the Southland. Salient features of less-common species that might be encountered will also be addressed.

As a special bonus to members of LAB, Larry and other leaders will conduct a parrot chase in the late afternoon of Saturday, November 20th. Participation is limited to 20, and proof of Covid-19 vaccination is required. Stay tuned; the signup will be linked here and on the events page.

Join us as we learn more about Parrots of Southern California!

Here is a video of the webinar:

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