“Is That a Green Cardinal?”

“Is that a green cardinal? [Pause.] No, wait. It’s a parakeet.”

Elizabeth’s words when she saw this bird flying around right outside of the Jardín Japonés (Japanese Gardens) a few days ago in Buenos Aires. After a bit of research, we discovered that it is, in fact, a monk parakeet.

Today we’re on a bus destined for Iguazú Falls (awesome waterfalls in northeast Argentina), where hopefully we’ll see many more colorful birds — though probably not any green cardinals.

Recommended Reading:

1. The Green Traveler’s Dilemma: Gore-Tex, Choosing Convenience over the Earth?
2. Ultimate Directory of Top Green Travel Destinations: 25 Days to Green Travel, Day 3
3. 4 Principles for Choosing Green Transportation: 25 Days to Green Travel, Day 6
4. Amazon Green: A Good Way to Find Green Travel Products?
5. We’re on Our Way