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  5 Interesting Facts About Quaker Parrots  Pin  Share  Email  RolfSt / Getty Images Often referred to as "clowns," quaker parrots are known for their fun-loving, comical personalities and their energetic, spunky nature. Not everyone can meet their care needs, as they prefer a lot of attention. But for the right person, a quaker parrot can make an affectionate and entertaining companion. Before you bring a quaker into your home, first it's important to fully understand this charming parrot species. 01 of 05 Quakers Are Known by Several Names   Dorit Bar-Zakay/Getty Images While they are most commonly called quaker parrots, these birds have some alternate names. You will often hear the species referred to as Quaker parakeets, monk parrots, or monk parakeets. The scientific name of the species is  Myiopsitta monachus . Some people say Quakers got their name because of the gray on the front of their necks that looks like an old-fashioned Quaker bib. (People also say the mon

  5 Fun Facts About Indian Ringneck Parakeets  Pin  Share  Email   Illustration: The Spruce/Elise Degarmo Indian ringneck parakeets  are quite popular companion birds, thanks in part to their beautiful coloring,  medium size , and social nature. These birds are highly intelligent and enjoy learning new things. But they do require an attentive caretaker who can spend time handling them every day to keep them tame and prevent them from becoming bored. If you're interested in bringing home one of these birds, first learn about some of the fascinating traits Indian ringneck parakeets possess. 01 of 05 Indian Ringneck Parakeets Defy Their 'Difficult' Reputation   Berndt Fischer/Getty Images Indian ringneck parakeets have been kept in captivity for centuries but were regarded as an "ornamental,” or hands-off, bird species. Ringnecks still have a reputation of being somewhat nippy and difficult to tame. However, those who have grown to know these birds have found they can mak