Quaker Parrot Colors and Mutations: Complete Visual Guide
Quaker Parrots pack impressive talking ability and personality into a mid priced package, and their range of color mutations means there is a Quaker to match almost any aesthetic preference. This guide walks through every established Quaker Parrot color mutation, current pricing, and how to identify each. For everything else about Quaker care, personality, and the state by state legal picture, see our full Quaker Parrot guide.
A reminder on Quaker Parrot legality before choosing a color
Before falling in love with a specific color mutation, confirm that Quaker Parrots are legal to own in your state. Several states, including California, restrict or ban Quaker ownership regardless of color. See our full Quaker Parrot guide for the complete state by state legal breakdown before you fall for a specific mutation you may not be able to bring home.
The main Quaker Parrot color mutations
1. Green (Wild Type)
The original wild coloration. Bright green upperparts, pale grey face and chest, pale yellowish green belly, horn colored beak.
- Price 2026: $300 to $500
- Availability: Most common, widely available
2. Blue
A striking mutation where the green pigment is replaced with blue across the body, with the grey face and chest remaining largely unchanged. One of the most popular and recognizable Quaker mutations.
- Price 2026: $500 to $900
- Availability: Common
3. Cinnamon
A sex linked mutation producing a warmer, softer brown-green base color in place of the standard bright green, with a lighter overall appearance than the wild type.
- Price 2026: $450 to $800
- Availability: Moderately common
4. Lutino
A rare mutation producing a bright yellow body with red eyes, removing the green and grey pigment almost entirely. One of the most striking and expensive Quaker mutations.
- Price 2026: $800 to $1,500
- Availability: Rare, waitlists common
5. Pied
Random patches of yellow or white scattered across an otherwise normal colored bird. No two Pied Quakers look identical, since the pattern varies bird to bird.
- Price 2026: $500 to $900
- Availability: Moderately common
6. Pallid
A washed out, paler version of the standard green coloring, less dramatic than Cinnamon but still visibly distinct from a wild type Quaker.
- Price 2026: $450 to $800
- Availability: Less common
Combined Quaker Parrot mutations
| Combined Mutation | Description | Price 2026 |
| Turquoise | Blue plus Pallid combination, producing a bright turquoise tone | $700 to $1,200 |
| Cinnamon Blue | Blue base with the warmer Cinnamon influence | $700 to $1,100 |
| Albino | Blue plus Lutino combination, producing a near white bird | $1,200 to $2,000 |
The Albino Quaker, like Albino mutations in other species, is technically a combination of Blue and Lutino genetics rather than a true standalone mutation, and represents the rarest and most expensive color available.
Does color mutation affect Quaker Parrot personality or talking?
No. Every color mutation of Quaker Parrot has identical personality, talking ability, noise level, and lifespan. A Blue Quaker is not calmer than a Green Quaker, and a Lutino does not talk better than a Cinnamon. Choose your color based on aesthetic preference alone.
For the complete picture on Quaker personality, talking ability, and care requirements, see our full Quaker Parrot guide.
Which Quaker Parrot color should you choose?
Choose Green if: you want the classic look with the best availability and lowest price.
Choose Blue if: you want the most popular and recognizable mutation with strong visual impact.
Choose Lutino if: you want the rarest common mutation and are prepared to pay a premium and wait for availability.
Choose Pied if: you want a one of a kind pattern that no other Quaker will exactly match.
Where to buy a Quaker Parrot
Because Quaker Parrots are restricted in several states including California, Mo’s Birds does not currently sell Quaker Parrots. If you are located in a state where they are legal, look for specialty breeders in states with fewer restrictions. If you are in Southern California or elsewhere Quakers are restricted, browse our conures category page or other parrots category for similarly talented talking species that are legal everywhere. Buyers in Texas, where Quakers are more commonly legal, should still verify current local ordinances before purchasing.
Frequently asked questions
What is the rarest Quaker Parrot color?
Lutino and Albino are currently the rarest common Quaker Parrot mutations in the US, with Albino being the most expensive due to combining Blue and Lutino genetics.
Do color mutations affect Quaker Parrot legality?
No. State laws regulating Quaker Parrot ownership apply regardless of color mutation. A Blue or Lutino Quaker is subject to exactly the same legal restrictions as a wild type Green Quaker in any given state.
How much does a Blue Quaker Parrot cost?
$500 to $900 for a hand raised Blue Quaker Parrot in the US in 2026, in states where they are legal to own.
Do color mutations affect Quaker Parrot talking ability?
No. Every color mutation has identical talking ability, typically developing vocabularies of 30 to 60 plus words regardless of color.
What is an Albino Quaker Parrot?
A Quaker Parrot combining both the Blue and Lutino mutations, producing a near white bird. It is the rarest and most expensive common Quaker color.
Are all Quaker Parrot mutations equally available?
No. Green, Blue, and Cinnamon are commonly available. Lutino, Pallid, Turquoise, and Albino are rarer and often require a waitlist from a specialty breeder.