How Parrots Nest in the Wild!

Wild parrots have evolved a remarkable variety of nesting strategies, but most depend on one limited resource: a suitable cavity. In this episode, Alexis and Avery explore how parrots find, prepare, and defend nesting sites, why cavity competition can be intense, and how species like Macaws, Quakers, lovebirds, Burrowing Parrots, etc. approach nesting in very different ways. They also explain how parrot chicks develop, why these birds invest so heavily in parental care, and how logging and deforestation threaten reproduction by removing the old trees and natural cavities parrots need. Finally, they highlight the important role artificial nest-box programs now play in conserving vulnerable wild populations. Don’t forget our species spotlight featuring the Patagonian Conure aka the Burrowing Parrot ( Cyanoliseus patagonus )! Always Remember: Be kind to your Parrot, and it will be kind to you! — Links: Visit Us: https://www.parrotstars.com Parrot Stars on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parrotstars/ Parrot Stars on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@parrot_stars Parrot Stars on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@parrotstars Audubon. “Exotic Parrot Colonies Are Flourishing Across the Country.” Audubon , June 5, 2019. https://www.audubon.org/magazine/exotic-parrot-colonies-are-flourishing-across-country Brightsmith, Donald. “Nest Sites of Wild Parrots.” Bird Talk Magazine , February 2000. The Macaw Project, Texas A&M University. https://vetmed.tamu.edu/macawproject/wp-content/uploads/sites/45/2019/03/nest_sites_of_wild_parrots_2000_feb.pdf Orosz, Susan. “Parrot Breeding Biology in the Wild and in the Home.” Lafeber Pet Birds , February 4, 2015. https://lafeber.com/pet-birds/parrots-breeding-biology-wild-home/ Toft, Catherine A., and Timothy F. Wright. Parrots of the Wild: A Natural History of the World’s Most Captivating Birds . University of California Press, 2015. https://doi.org/10.1525/9780520962644 Support the Parrot Stars Podcast on Buzzsprout! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2376122/support Support the Parrot Stars Podcast onBuy Me A Coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/parrotstarspodcast Follow the Parrot Stars Podcast wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode. Watch the video content on YouTube. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for regular updates about all of the outstanding things happening at Parrot Stars! Enjoy the episode? Download each one and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and review! Your support helps us with everything we do and we genuinely appreciate it. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Learn more about Parrot Stars and shop online at parrotstars.com