Much has been said about feral parrots and particularly Ringnecked Parakeets (Psitacula krameri) and Quaker Parakeets(Myiopsitta monachus). In some states in America, it is now unlawful to keep Quakers, as they have been blamed for serious electrical power line problems, when building large nests on electricity poles. In the UK, there is now legislation that will allow the culling of Ringnecks and Quakers in the interests of conservation, and Quakers for health and safety reasons. What do you think? This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..- By John Catchpole
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Feral parrots
Much has been said about feral parrots and particularly Ringnecked Parakeets (Psitacula krameri) and Quaker Parakeets(Myiopsitta monachus). In some states in America, it is now unlawful to keep Quakers, as they have been blamed for serious electrical power line problems, when building large nests on electricity poles. In the UK, there is now legislation that will allow the culling of Ringnecks and Quakers in the interests of conservation, and Quakers for health and safety reasons. What do you think? This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..