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Nanday parakeets, known for their green bodies, dark heads, and blue-tipped wings, have made a significant move in Southern California. After thriving in Los Angeles canyons for decades, these non-native birds have now been spotted in Ventura County, near Fillmore and Thousand Oaks. This marks their first major expansion outside Los Angeles County, potentially crossing the one-oh-one Freeway. The discovery has sparked curiosity among bird watchers and scientists, with theories ranging from escape from nearby homes to a sign of urban adaptation. Researchers plan to study the birds DNA to understand their evolution in Southern Californias concrete jungle.

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