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Thousands of monk parakeets were imported to the United States as pets during the 1950s and 60s (Jennifer Uehling) At a Glance Parrots were introduced to the U.S. as pets but began showing up in the wild in the 1960s.The small, green monk parakeet is the most common.Some parrot populations are dwindling in their native countries. Parrots were introduced to the U.S. as exotic pets in the 1960s, but now they are thriving in the wild in even the most...