Quaker Parrot of Brooklyn, home of Ralph Kramden

The famous wild Quaker parrots of Brooklyn have gotten a bad rap because their nests have caused electricity outages and have held up construction projects. But the birds, also known as monk parakeets, have a pal in Queens Councilman Tony Avella, who wants the city to relocate their nests when necessary and make it illegal to capture them.

Avella has been one of the few champions of animals on the political scene. When you don't vote or can't stuff money into their pockets, most politicians want nothing to do with you. But Avella plans to introduce a proposal that would move displaced parrots to humane farms or provide them specially built nesting platforms.

Tony Avella for mayor!