The monk parakeet (Myiopsitta monachus), also known as the monk parrot or Quaker parrot, is a species of true parrot in the family Psittacidae. It is a small to medium, bright-green parrot with a …

Monk Parakeets, together with closely related Cliff Parakeets, are the only parrot species to build stick nests and to nest colonially. Their bulky nests provide a year-round home for the colony.

Sep 5, 2025 · Quaker parrots, also known as monk parakeets, are known for their charming, comical personalities and their ability to learn human speech. They offer all the fun of a large parrot in a …

Mar 28, 2025 · Monk parakeets are still very common in their original South American habitat, but they’re a common sight all across the world today. The monk parakeet is a great first-time bird …

Most parrots and parakeets nest in holes in trees, but this South American native builds bulky stick nests among the branches, both for raising young and for sleeping in at night. Many North American cities …

3 days ago · The Monk Parakeet is the best studied and most widely distributed of the Psittacidae, the Parrot family. The primary reason for that is the pet trade: more than a million Monk Parrots have …

The Monk parakeet (Myiopsitta monachus) is a small species of true parrot in the family Psittacidae. It is native to the temperate to subtropical areas of Argentina and the surrounding countries in South …