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Which parrots nest in rock crevices or underground caves?
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Psittaciform
Black-capped parakeet (Pyrrhura rupicola).
While most parrots nest in tree cavities, several species are known to nest in rock crevices or earthen caves. Notable examples include:
- Burrowing parrot (Cyanoliseus patagonus)1
- Kea (Nestor notabilis)1
- Night parrot (Geopsittacus occidentalis)1
- Kakapo (Strigops habroptilus)1
- Rock parrot (Neophema petrophila), which specifically nests in holes in cliffs2
These species represent exceptions to the general rule that psittaciforms primarily utilize tree holes for reproduction.1