While the normal green and gray coloring of the quaker parrot does not immediately qualify it as a brightly colored bird, beauty is only feather deep. It is the character of the species that makes them stand out from other parrot species,” said Giovanni Cordeiro, whose 40 years of experience with birds includes 10 years with quaker parrots.
Character, indeed. While every species is different — as is every individual bird — there are several traits that make quakers, well, quakers.
A Nesting Development
Quakers are unusual in that they come equipped with attitude, determination, intelligence — and a desire to make and keep a home, said Ellen Krueger, a member of the Quaker Parakeet Society since 1999 and owner of quaker parrot Fonzie since 1996.
Think a parrot building a nest isn’t unusual? These aren’t your typical nests. “These often large, dome-shaped clusters of sticks comprise multiple chambers, each occupied by a single pair for roosting and breeding.
**For the full article, pick up the September 2007 issue of BIRD TALK**
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