Parakeets live in the wilds of Australia in what is called the outback, a vast area of desert, woodlands, grasslands and open scrub far from the densely populated cities. Unlike most birds, parakeets do not make nests. Instead, they like to nest in hollow cavities of trees like the eucalyptus tree.

What is a parakeet's natural habitat?

The open plains and grasslands of Australia are the parakeets' original natural habitat. The birds can be spotted flying in large flocks throughout most of the mainland, although they do avoid the slightly wetter areas of the east, the far south west and the northern edges of the Northern Territory.

Can parakeet survive outside?

Because parakeets are tropical birds, they enjoy warmer temperatures. ... While it's fine to allow your parakeet some supervised fresh air, it should never be left outside unattended and should not be taken outside for extended periods of time, even with supervision.