The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill

A feral population of non-native parrots, mainly red-masked/conures, has inhabited Telegraph Hill for decades and was popularized by the 2003 documentary 'The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill.' The parrots are a documented urban wildlife phenomenon often seen around Coit Tower and Pioneer Park and are a frequent subject of local media and tours. The birds’ exact origin and their long-term ecological impact remain debated among residents and biologists.