Monk Parakeet (Quaker Parrot)

About The MONK PARAKEET...... Facts and Info MONK PARAKEET....Myiopsitta monachus The “MONK PARAKEET”, also known as QUAKER PARROT, or QUAKER PARAKEET, originates from South America. Specifically, ARGENTINA, BRAZIL, PARAGUAY, and URUGUAY. The "QUAKER" parrot was transported to the US, and parts of EUROPE, through the '70's, '80's, and less in the '90's, to present. Wild "MONKS" through-out the AMERICAS, and EUROPE, it is believed, are due to "shipments being lost, and or opened", "the release of unwanted pets", or the "escape of pets". Wild QUAKERS In The STATES The "FERAL" MONKS can generally be found in low-lying areas, around cities, or suburbs. (MONKS seem to love being near HUMANS, not likely to be found out in the wild). Monk Parakeets generally make their homes in trees, although, it's not uncommon to find them nesting in utility poles. For this , and other reasons, they have been banned from some STATES. Parakeets, budgies, and a few others are all of the Parrot family. Because of it’s size and long tail, the Monk is generally referred to as, a Parakeet. Monk Parrots are known for their ability to mimic sounds, and human speech. While the Monk’s speech, may not be as clear as the "AFRICAN GREY", or some of the "AMAZONS", the Monk is considered to be in "THE TOP TEN SPEAKING BIRDS". The MONK is mostly green. The forehead, chin, breast, and belly, have varying shades of gray to blue-gray.The flight feathers, and the underside of the tail, are usually a deep blue. The under-belly,thighs, and sometimes upper-inner-shoulders are a pale yellow-green.The beak is yellowish-brown. The legs are gray, and the iris is dark brown. The name “MONK”, may have come from their resemblance to a Monk Priest with his long white beard, and his hood pulled over his head. The name “QUAKER”, Many think, comes from the young chick’s occasional, uncontrollable shaking, or “Quaking”. The MONK is a fun loving, energetic creature. MONKS love their toys, swings, bells, etc. MONKS need to be kept occupied. Spend as much time with your MONK as you can!! Placing his cage where the family is, most often, will help to make him a more social family member. The Monk requires constant stimulus. Moving toys, and exchanging toys will keep him on his toes. He will destroy his toys. The ones most destroyed, are probably favorites. Replace those with similar, but not the same. These minor changes will keep the brain, and body active. Spend time with your MONK. The more time you spend playing, and talking, the more he will want to spend with you, playing , and talking. While the MONK is a very "socialistic creature", in nature, it can be very "anti-socialistic" in captivity. The MONK can take over the “ROOST”. "DON'T REACH INTO MY CAGE!!!", "DON'T TOUCH MY TOYS", "DON'T TOUCH MY FOOD/WATER", etc............. His cage is his “HOME”. He will defend it at “ALL COSTS”. This little guy can “TAKE OVER YOUR LIFE", if you let him. On the other hand, this little bundle of feathers can bring such joy into your life........ Middle of the day, when he thinks he‘s alone, he'll start saying everything he knows to say............jabber, jabber. It's a real riot, sometimes hysterical. Talking, singing, whistling........Just hide around the corner. It’s possible you’ll here him say something, you never heard him say before!!! The more time and love you spend with your new companion, the more time and love he will give to you!!! Did I mention adopt? Many Parrots grow to a very old age, and lose their companions. Please consider adoption!!!! jaytee HOME

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