- Descended from escaped pets, over 2,000 of these African natives now inhabit urban areas, nesting in palm trees and saguaro cacti, often utilizing backyard bird feeders
- While primarily in the Greater Phoenix area, they have expanded as far south as Tucson
- They prefer urban and suburban areas with mature trees, water sources, and cavity-nesting spots
- They have adapted to the intense Arizona heat by utilizing bird baths, fountains, and even nesting in air-conditioner vents
- They are highly social, frequently seen in small flocks, and often use nest holes created by Gila woodpeckers in saguaro cacti