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  1. 24-04-2011 #1
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    Lightbulb Parakeet to be removed from UK wild

    A species of parakeet that threatens native wildlife and crops is to be removed from the wild, the government says.

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    I haven't heard of these ones - SE England? Sometimes that includes us, doesn't it?

    Has anyone here seen any Monk Parakeets?
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    Nope, only seen the Ring-necked ones, but I reckon that given time and after it's too late, it'll be found that they cause problems.
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