Wild parrots in Stuttgart: An American Dream in the city park!

Wild parrots in Stuttgart: An American Dream in the city park!

Numerous yellow-headed Amazons live in Bad Cannstatt, a district of Stuttgart, making them the only group of their kind outside of America. These original birds, originally from Central America, have settled in the region since the 1980s. Their adventure began when a single parrot escaped from private keeping and found a mate in the city. This laid the foundation for a stable population, which today fluctuates between 50 and 60 birds Mercury reported.

The yellow-headed Amazons are critically endangered in their homeland: only around 3,500 individuals remain in the wild. However, they have established themselves as native in Bad Cannstatt. Ornithologists and bird lovers visit Stuttgart to observe the birds, especially in the winter months when their distinctive sounds echo across the city as they gather to roost.

A state of migration

Yellow-headed Amazons are more than just exotic birds; they also symbolize successful immigration. In a country where around 31.5 percent of the population in Bad Cannstatt are foreign citizens, one could say that the Amazons are like part of the diverse Stuttgart community. Again CONVENTION As noted, Stuttgart is described as a cultural capital in the birding community and is looking for unique selling points to attract tourists.

The yellow-headed Amazons forage for food during the day, where they find fruits and seeds in parks, cemeteries and private gardens. In the evenings they gather at a common sleeping area in the center of Bad Cannstatt, which offers a fantastic spectacle for the residents and visitors.

Parrots in the big city

The story of yellow-headed Amazons is not unique. Worldwide, at least 60 of 380 parrot species do not live within their natural range, often as a result of the pet and wildlife trade. In cities like New York City and Barcelona, ​​other species such as monk parakeets and ring-necked parakeets have established themselves and are adapting to urban life. spectrum reports that these birds build nests in power lines and park trees, showing how adaptable they are.

The yellow-headed Amazons in Stuttgart are not only a fascinating wildlife phenomenon, but also a symbol of the city's diverse, colorful culture. Stuttgart can look with pride at this extraordinary piece of nature in the middle of the urban environment, while the Amazons continue to fly through the streets of Bad Cannstatt and let their charming voices ring out.