@217cmiller Many non-native (exotic) species of animals are banned because they can adapt, thrive and breed in the new environment - becoming a feral organism.
Monk parakeets, aka Quaker parrots have shown great success at adaptation, even in colder climates. They were native to South America and imported into the US as pets. Now, feral quaker communities can be found all over the US.
I don't know about crops, but I know the Quaker parrots in Connecticut were at the center of a huge controversy. The birds make massive communal nests on power poles, creating outages and fire hazards. Nests were removed, birds were gassed - people were outraged.
@OnePickieChickie yeah, I've read of the ones in new york and chicago and other places... I wouldn't think they would be harmful to the eco system of any area though, can they really cause that many problems? is it just quakers that are banned in california? or other species as well?
My Quaker can shake his head too, but he shakes it up and down, not sideways.
igorbukhantsov 1 year ago
nice one
DarebearandBelly 1 year ago
Cool trick and smart parrot! :)
newbear95 1 year ago
awwwwww!!!!!
avr223 1 year ago
Clever Coco ;- it is silent communication ...through fingersigns,and he responds with shaking head ;)
031doolittle 1 year ago
Awww~ XD Cute parrot!
FTiger86 1 year ago
Awwww so cute!!
chiko3939 1 year ago
very beatiful
;-)
mrcanarioman 1 year ago
Clever Coco :-))
jadeitejewel 1 year ago
Awww he's so beautiful !!!
amainh 1 year ago
Too cute! He is doing the "Frostie shake". LOL
Blessings from Linda & Geronimo
birdlady423 1 year ago
Good and intelligent your parakeet *****
59cavallo 1 year ago
Oh so sweet! BTW - good training :P
lemurfan123 1 year ago
wow! How have you made it learn that?
minifee819 1 year ago
Very nice, Some day, I will teach my parakeet to do something like this.
igorbukhantsov 1 year ago
How darling :)
rockybudgeboa 1 year ago
Intelligent creatures!
taariqq 1 year ago
That is so cute. Way da go little guy :)
RebelwithMacaws 1 year ago
how sweet :D
pacia30 1 year ago
Very cute. Thanks for sharing. What else are you trying to teach him? Quaker parakeets are banned in California. :*(
OnePickieChickie 1 year ago
@OnePickieChickie what a bummer ... why are they banned in California??
217cmiller 1 year ago
@217cmiller Many non-native (exotic) species of animals are banned because they can adapt, thrive and breed in the new environment - becoming a feral organism.
Monk parakeets, aka Quaker parrots have shown great success at adaptation, even in colder climates. They were native to South America and imported into the US as pets. Now, feral quaker communities can be found all over the US.
OnePickieChickie 1 year ago
I don't know about crops, but I know the Quaker parrots in Connecticut were at the center of a huge controversy. The birds make massive communal nests on power poles, creating outages and fire hazards. Nests were removed, birds were gassed - people were outraged.
OnePickieChickie 1 year ago
@OnePickieChickie yeah, I've read of the ones in new york and chicago and other places... I wouldn't think they would be harmful to the eco system of any area though, can they really cause that many problems? is it just quakers that are banned in california? or other species as well?
217cmiller 1 year ago
cute
ambarawio 1 year ago