Although feral birds are showing some recent declines as nesters in the United States, they seem to be doing well in their native habitat.

Its most distinguished characteristic is the white wing patches most noticed when the bird is in flight.

They enjoy spending time in physical contact with their owners, often riding around on shoulders or nesting in hair.

The white-winged parakeet feeds mostly on fruit and seeds in its native habitat, and feral populations have adapted to take in blossoms and nectar.

After raising their young, all birds form rather large communal roosts until the next breeding season.