23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
A green parrot in the center of Athens.

A green parrot is sitting on a branch in the center of Athens city. These parrots called monk parrots and is a common sight in parks throught Athens.These birds are native to South America but have established a large feral population in Greece, maybe they escaped from captivity.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 03.2025
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Athens, Greece
Camera: Canon EOS M100
Copyright: © Eleni Athanasiou