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Post by Bob45 on Nov 20, 2017 15:25:51 GMT -5
I live in Bradley Illinois, 65 million. south of Chicago. I have 1 Quaker Parrot that has been visiting my bird feeders since about August. It visits my feeders about 3 times a day. In the reading I have done it talks about pairs or groups. I have only 1 so far, it is green with partial gray and green head, gray breast green body with green wings with some blue under feathers.If I could get onto your forum I would send pics. Looking for info, why is it alone?
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Post by easttex on Nov 20, 2017 16:02:28 GMT -5
From your description, that is the standard green Quaker. My guess would be that you're seeing someone's escaped (or released) pet. I understand there are wild flocks in the Chicago area, but this one has probably not met up with them. I'm don't know how difficult it is to be accepted by a new flock. Have you tried approaching him? He may not be ready for an Illinois winter.
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Post by cnyguy on Nov 20, 2017 21:00:59 GMT -5
Welcome. Easttex may be right-- the Quaker visiting your feeder may be someone's lost pet. It is unusual, but not impossible, for a single naturalized QP to show up at a feeder. See if your visitor will approach you, or let you approach him. If it turns out that he is a missing pet, then you can try to locate his owners.
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