[header] How to take care of a quaker parrot [title] Learn about the species. [step] Quakers are not the largest or most colorful of parrots, but they are among the smartest and (depending on the individual bird) most talkative. Familiarize yourself with the following general details before considering an acquisition : [substeps] They average about 11-13 inches in length, and are typically grayish-white and green in color. 
They can live for 30 years in captivity, so consider this a long-term addition to your household. Quakers hail originally from temperate parts of south america, but seem to thrive in just about any climate.