Habitat

These parrots make their homes in open savannas, scrub and areas of palm trees. They are more likely to be found in an area where there is a low amount of rainfall. These parrots are highly adaptable and have proven to take easily to eucalyptus trees.

In South America they have moved in to urban areas living in parks and on farms.

Reproduction

The quaker parrot breeds between October and December. The pair of parrots will create a nest of consisting of separate chambers. Each of these chambers will save a different purpose. Generally incubation will take place in one while another is used for older chicks. 2 chambers is normal but many others may be in use.

They build the nest from a range of sticks, twigs, branches and other materials which are weaved together. Many pairs of quaker parrots may join their nests together. They are unique as the only parrot which will build their own nest instead of using an existing an existing structure such as a tree hollow.

Four to seven eggs are deposited in the nest. These eggs are coloured white. The parents will sit on the eggs until they hatch after 20-30 days. The chicks become mature at 1 year old. Adult chicks may remain with their parents to help raise the next clutch of chicks.

Behavior

Quaker parrots have a loud staccato shriek. They can also be trained to speak a wide variety of human phrases.

These birds live in flocks of a few up to a few hundred.

Quick facts

The quaker parrot is commonly kept as a pet.