Parrots Take Over Small Town After Habitat Destruction

The small Argentinian town of Hilario Ascasubi has become the unlikely battleground for a flock of angry parrots. Displaced by rampant deforestation, these colorful birds have banded together in overwhelming numbers, invading the town and leaving chaos in their wake.

Reports indicate that these parrots, vibrant in their red, green, and yellow plumage, are reminiscent of the vengeful creatures from Alfred Hitchcock’s film The Birds. With an estimated ten parrots for every one resident in Hilario Ascasubi—home to about 5,000 people—this feathery army is out for revenge, bringing disruptions to daily life as they seek new places to nest and forage for food.

As their natural habitats have been ravaged, the parrots are forced to venture closer to urban areas. “The hillsides are disappearing, and this is causing them to come closer to the cities to find food, shelter, and water,” explained biologist Daiana Lera. The parrots have taken to perching on power lines and pylons, causing electrical outages by gnawing on the wires. They have also adopted a tactic of aerial assaults, swooping down from the sky to execute chaotic flights over the town.

Residents are feeling the impact of this avian invasion firsthand. Local journalist Ramón Alvarez of Radio Taxi FM described the parrots’ relentless screeching and their destructive behavior: “They bite and damage the cables. Water can then get into the wires when it rains, and transmission is cut off. These parrots create daily costs and problems for us.” The disruption of power not only affects electricity but also halts radio transmissions, leaving the town in silence.

The birds first began to invade several years ago, with their numbers increasing over time. In summer, the parrots migrate south to Patagonia’s mountains for breeding, but in the fall and winter, they return to Hilario Ascasubi. Despite the locals’ attempts to repel the invasion with loud noises and laser lights, the parrots remain undeterred. With no suitable homes left in their natural environments due to deforestation, they continue to roost in the town.

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