Parakeets usually found in Asia or Africa have made a Birmingham suburb their home. | BBC Birmingham

Parakeets eating horse chestnut blossom buds can have an affect. Parakeets have been spotted in Britain since the 19th century they are increasingly common in urban areas, are often spotted enjoying a seasonal delicacy: spring blossoms. While their diet primarily consists of seeds and fruits, these adaptable birds readily consume the blossoms of trees Though some gardeners may worry about potential damage, the parakeets' blossom consumption is generally considered a natural and harmless part of

These parakeets have been living in an unusual—and toxic—location for the past 500 years. | National Geographic

On Kauai, Hawaii, parakeets once kept as pets have bred in the wild and are destroying crops. For more: http://to.pbs.org/2vupA7X | PBS NewsHour