1. English and Scientific names: Monk Parakeet, Myopsitta monachus

2. Number of individuals, sexes, ages, general plumage (e.g., 2 in alternate plumage): monachus5 - age/sex unknown

3. Locality: LOUISIANA: (parish) Orleans

Specific Locality: 5543 Pratt Dr (residence), New Orleans, LA

4. Date(s) when observed: 11/14/2011

5. Time(s) of day when observed: about 8:30AM and 1:00PM

6. Reporting observer and address: Tom Trenchard, Covington, LA 70435

7. Other observers accompanying reporter who also identified the bird(s): N/A

8. Other observers who independently identified the bird(s): Sunny

9. Light conditions (position of bird in relation to shade and to direction and amount of light): Partly cloudy to clear conditions allowed excellent lighting.

10. Optical equipment (type, power, condition): 10x42 Bushnell.

11. Distance to bird(s): 25 to 30 feet away, at feeder.

12. Duration of observation: At least 10 minutes each time.

13. Habitat: Residential yard.

14. Behavior of bird / circumstances of observation (flying, feeding, resting; include and stress habits used in identification; relate events surrounding observation): Birds were feeding at feeder, also flying to/from oak tree next door occasionally.

15. Description (include only what was actually seen, not what "should" have been seen; include if possible: total length/relative size compared to other familiar species, body bulk, shape, proportions, bill, eye, leg, and plumage characteristics. Stress features that separate it from similar species): Birds of the parrot family, with hooked, flesh-colored beak, about 12" long with tapered tail. Primarily green - back, head, tail, forewings; blueish primaries and secondaries; gray to grayish-white forehead and upper breast/throat.  Birds do not resemble any other regular or rare species other than possible escapees.  This species has been seen at this location almost daily since recording this location in eBird, and even before.

16. Voice: Raucous squawking and squealing.

17. Similar species (include how they were eliminated by your observation): None, other than possible escapees.

18. Photographs or tape recordings obtained? (by whom? attached?): None this particular day.  Photos have been taken on other occasions by submitter.

19. Previous experience with this species:

20. Identification aids: (list books, illustrations, other birders, etc. used in identification): Field guides: NatGeo, Sibley\'s (East), Kaufman\'s, iBird Pro (iPod app). Used after observation, but not extensively due to familiarity of species.

21. This description is written from: Some notes during observation; notes elaborated on after observation.

22. Are you positive of your identification if not, explain: I have seen/heard this species since the 1970s in Jefferson and Orleans Parishes on many occasions.

23. Date: Absolutely 100% positive.January 17, 2011 - 7:55PMYes.