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Troubles Caused by Large Flocks of parakeets... Problems in Kawasaki City, Setagaya Ward, Tokyo, and Other Areas: Why Are These Cute Pets Becoming Feral?
Residents in central Tokyo, including Setagaya Ward and Kawasaki City, are being plagued by large flocks of parakeets. The parakeets causing problems with their loud calls and droppings are the invasive species, the rose-ringed parakeet. The November 5, 2026 broadcast of "News to" (Yomiuri TV/Nippon TV network) featured the reality of central Tokyo being troubled by this unfamiliar parakeet. Originally imported as pets, they escaped and became f…
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Residents in central Tokyo, including Setagaya Ward and Kawasaki City, are being plagued by large flocks of parakeets. The parakeets causing problems with their loud calls and droppings are the invasive species, the rose-ringed parakeet. The November 5, 2026 broadcast of "News to" (Yomiuri TV/Nippon TV network) featured the reality of central Tokyo being troubled by this unfamiliar parakeet. Originally imported as pets, they escaped and became f…