Parakeets shot and killed with catapults in southeast London

Key Takeaways

• Total death toll in the park is 43
• Parakeets targeted with catapults
• Ring-necked parakeets are the species affected
• The birds roost together in trees at night, making them vulnerable to attack
• More than 40 parakeets have been killed in Priory Gardens
• Five dead parakeets were found in the park on Monday
• Ring-necked parakeets are the species affected
• The birds roost together in trees at night, making them vulnerable to attack