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Parrot in Darmstadt - Nabu wants to document distribution
In the past few weeks, collar parishes (Psittacula Krameri) have been observed in Darmstadt. These colorful parrots, also known as a small Alexandersittich, originally come from Africa and South Asia. In Germany, they were first detected in Cologne in 1969 and have since spread in several cities since then.
According to a report from NABU Darmstadt, the current sightings concentrate on the south of Eberstadt and Pfungstadt , where a swarm of at least 14 to 20 individuals is. But also in the downtown Darmstadt , at the old cemetery , a single copy has already been spotted, according to the NABU Darmstadt website.
How collar parish came to Europe
The parrots came to Europe as captivity refugees and were able to establish themselves in several cities. Especially in urban areas with a mild climate, they have settled as a breeding birds' loyalty. Their striking appearance - bright green plumage, a long blue cock and a red beak - makes it unmistakable.
Where to sleep, breed and eat the collar paratted?
The Nabu Darmstadt wants to document the further development of the collar paratted in the region and find out where they sleep, breed and food . Citizens are therefore asked to report their observations.
Important information for the message is:
• Place and time of sighting (date, time)
• Number of observed animals
• If recognizable: gender of the animals (male/female)
• Behavior : eating, resting, flight or communication
• landing sites : tree tops, buildings, feeding spaces
Photos of the birds are particularly helpful, but a simple message is also sufficient. Anyone who observes the collar parish in Darmstadt can send their sighting by email to vogelkartung@nabu-darmstadt.de . Further information is available on the NABU Darmstadt website at www.nabu-darmstadt.de .
