Quaker Parrots (aka Monk Parakeets).

Quaker Parrots (aka Monk Parakeets).
Quaker Parrots - A Great Pet for a Reasonable Price - But Illegal to Own, in Some States.
Quaker Parrots, also known as Monk Parakeets, are great talkers and give you a small parrot with lots of talent for a very reasonable price. The common green quakers generally can be purchased for around $200---but be careful because the very rare blue quaker can be as much as $1200 or more.

Sadly, there are a several states where it is illegal (or legal with restrictions) to own a Quaker. Those states are: California, Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, and Wyoming.

Why??? Some wildlife authorities believe that if enough pet Quakers escape from captivity, they will reproduce in large numbers and harm our native birds by competing with them for food. Laws were passed that disallowed ownership of these birds in some states.

Studies prove this reasoning to be faulty. To date, it cannot be substantiated that wild Quaker colonies are a threat to agriculture, nor, has it been proven that they are invasive to native avian species.

Happily, some of the antiquated laws against Quaker Parrots may be repealed soon. We will keep you informed about the the latest changes.