Monk Parakeet

The monk parakeet, also known as the Quaker parrot, is a species of true parrot in the family Psittacidae. It is a small, bright-green parrot with a greyish breast and greenish-yellow abdomen. Its average lifespan is 20–30 years.

Lifespan: 20 – 30 years (Adult)

Mass: 3.5 oz (Adult)

Clutch size: 5 – 12

Length: 11 in. (Adult)

Wingspan: 19 in. (Adult)

Conservation status: Least Concern (Population increasing)

Scientific name: Myiopsitta monachus