Parakeets occur worldwide in warm regions; they are abundant from India and Sri Lanka to Australia and the Pacific Islands, throughout Southeast Asia, and in tropical America. Typically they form large flocks and may be serious pests in grainfields. Most species lay four to eight eggs in a tree hole.

Where do parakeets live in the wild?

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.

How did parakeets become pets?

Since they are used to living in these large flocks, they are naturally sociable. Parakeets were first brought to Europe by John Gould and his wife in 1838. They soon became popular pets (the birds…not John Gould and his wife) with the European upper class. ... They are the most popular pet parrot in the world.