hoyr
Hatchling
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Post by hoyr on Nov 23, 2017 9:46:55 GMT -5
Hello I am new to this site. I live 65 miles south of Chicago. Since I am so far from the area where the Monks have populated the Chicago area I am very surprised to have this "fellow" visiting my bird feeders. My concern is it being alone and how it could find a mate. I would like to see a colony here in the area! What are the chances?
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Post by easttex on Nov 23, 2017 10:32:06 GMT -5
Have you tried approaching this little green one? That's the first thing I would do. If it's an escaped pet, it may show more of an interest in you than a wild bird would. If it was someone's pet, its winter survival skills might not be the best, and you'd be doing it a favor by capturing it and trying to find the owner.
Much as I love Quakers, I wouldn't be thrilled to find a colony nearby. They are considered an invasive species, and are not legally entitled to the protections that most wild birds get in the US. That leaves them open to persecution. Unless they get state or local protection, power companies can destroy their nests (wild Quakers often build on power structures) and people who are upset by the noise/mess/whatever can harass them, or worse. Quaker lovers who do find wild flocks usually keep mum about the exact locations for just this reason.
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Post by cnyguy on Nov 23, 2017 21:31:51 GMT -5
Welcome! If there are no other Quaker (Monk) parrots nearby, then your visitor may indeed be someone's lost or missing pet parrot. As easttex suggested, try to approach the little parrot, or see if he will come to you. It may be though that there is a communal nest somewher near you that you aren't aware of. While some areas have protected the colonies of naturalized Quakers, other places haven't. I'm not sure what the status is for the ones in the Chicago area.
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