The Quaker Parrot (Myiopsitta monachus), also known as the Monk Parakeet, is a species of parrot that originated in the temperate areas of Argentina and Brazil in South America. It is the only member of the genus Myiopsitta.

There are four subspecies of Quaker Parrot

• M. m. monachus, southeastern Brazil, Uruguay, and northeastern Argentina
• M. m. calita, western and southern Argentina
• M. m. cotorra, southeastern Bolivia, Paraguay, northern Argentina, and southern Brazil
• M. m. luchsi an isolated population in Bolivia which is smaller and may deserve species status.
  

Size:
The Quaker Parrot is on average 29cm with a 48cm wingspan weighing at 100g the females do tend to weigh 10%-20% less than their male counterparts

Origin:
South America, with feral colonies established in parts of the United States.

Average Lifespan:
20 - 30 years in captivity, depending on quality of care