Bernadette
Species: Quaker
Age: 1 year old
Sex: female
Size: small
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Adoption Status: ✅ Available
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Bernadette's Story: Bernadette's owner could no longer care for her due to health issues and moving out of state.
Temperament: "Bernie" is a very sweet girl who loves to ride on your shoulder, give kisses, and hang out with her people 24/7.
Talks/Sings?: Bernie can talk and says a few words like "step up" and she does an evil laugh that is extremely cute!
Favorite Activities: She loves to preen her favorite human's face and hair and be included in everything.
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Favorite Treats: She enjoys nuts and seeds of all kinds
Best Quirk: Bernie can whistle Jingle Bells -- her favorite song!
Best Fit: Bernie would be great in a home where she can be doted on and spoiled rotten. She deserves a bird owner who makes her feel like the special queen she is!
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Can Live with Other Birds?: Bernie does great around other birds, but she would rather be with humans.
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Noise Level: Semi-Loud
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Diet: Hagen Tropican lifetime pellets, Bird Street Bistro cooked food, fresh veggies and fruit, seeds and nuts
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Cage & Play Area Needs: Medium cage with narrow bar spacing. Allowed out of the enclosure to fly daily. She prefers a shallow dish to bathe in.
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Health Notes: Bernie is in great health, no concerns
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Adoption Fee: $300
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How to Apply: Fill out our adoption application here
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Breed Overview
Quaker parrots are native to Southern South America, in areas such as Bolivia, Brazil, and Argentina. It is illegal to own a Quaker parrot in some U.S. States because some wild populations have become invasive. They have an ability to mimic some human speech and sounds. Quakers tend to be surrendered or released into the wild because of aggression issues.
COMMON NAMES: Quaker parrot, Quaker parakeet, monk parrot, monk parakeet, green parakeet, gray-breasted parakeet, Montevideo paraket
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Myiopsitta monachus
ADULT SIZE: Some can be as large as 12 inches from beak to tail, weighing 4-5 ounces
LIFE EXPECTANCY: 20-30 years
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