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We recorded for first time the nesting site of the Monk Parakeet (Myiopsitta monachus) to the south of the Chilpancingo city, in the state of Guerrero, Mexico. On 6 August 2015 a nest with two individuals of M. monachus were observed on a Mexican fan palm (Washingtonia robusta). On 21 February 2016, we found a second nest with four individuals on a eucalyptus tree (Eucalyptus spp.). With this data, it is confirmed the breeder status of this invasive species in the state. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

We present data on presence and abundance, and nesting activity of the exotic monk parakeet (Myiopsitta monachus) in the southern portion of the Baja California peninsula. The monk parakeet was recorded for the first time in November 2012 at the town of Chametla, 7 km North of La Paz city and since then the monk parakeet has increased its numbers. We recorded nesting activity between May-August 2013 and May-August 2014. Nests were built on Mexican fan (Washingtonia robusta, 75%) and coconut (Cocos nucífera, 25%) palms. Monk parakeets were observed feeding on fruits of date palm (Phoenix dactylifera), mesquite (Prosopis sp.), tamarin (Tamarindus indica), guamuchil (Pithecellobium dulce) and pearlberry (Vallesia glabra), and remains of human waste foods. Finally, we discuss the potential implications of the establishment of this exotic species in the region. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]