When it comes to unique characters in Stardew Valley, the parrots are definitely up there. Indeed, these cheeky little creatures are among the most unique in all of the game, given not only the fact that they are, well, parrots, but also for the quests and items they can offer. In line with this thought, today, we’re taking a deep dive to look at everything you should know about the Stardew Valley Ginger Island parrots. Hopefully, this will help you plan your own game a little more accurately, too.
Where Can I Find Parrots in Stardew Valley?
Before we go any further, we first need to consider where the parrots in Stardew Valley are found. The parrots in Stardew Valley are found scattered across Ginger Island, which is unlocked after completing all of the main game upgrades, be it through the JojaMart route or by finishing all of the Community Center bundles. They serve a pivotal role in unlocking the rest of Ginger Island; as such, they’re pretty prominent in the game.
What do the Parrots in Stardew Valley Do?
Now we’ve briefly considered where you can find Stardew Valley’s parrots in the game, we can look at what they actually do. The main feature of the parrots is their ability to open up or unlock new areas of the island, but they also offer a second feature: the Parrot Express, a cross-island train network that helps speed up transport across the island.
Collecting Golden Walnuts in Stardew Valley
As we already mentioned, the main role of the parrots is their ability to unlock new areas of the island. Each of the different parrots does something a little different, opening a new area of the island. However, they won’t do so for free - you’ll need to give the Stardew Valley parrots an increasing number of Golden Walnuts for each area unlocked.
Each of the parrots and the area they unlock is presented as follows.
The Stardew Valley Parrot Express
The main function of the parrots in Stardew Valley is unlocking new areas, but they do also offer another feature: the Parrot Express. This is also unlocked by paying the appropriate parrot a total of ten Golden Walnuts; however, rather than opening a new region, the Parrot Express parrot provides a new transport opportunity that helps move you across the island.
Of course, the size of the island isn’t the only thing that can disrupt your travel; slow loading times can also be a nuisance! Fortunately, Scala Cube’s premium servers offer 24/7 uptime, so you can count on stable, reliable results in turn.
Other Parrot Rewards on Ginger Island
In addition to the aforementioned locations in Ginger Island that you can unlock with Golden Walnuts, there are also several other parrot rewards you can trade for. These include the following:
Frequently Asked Questions
Final Thoughts
If you have recently met the parrots on Ginger Island, you’ll probably have a lot of questions. Hopefully, today’s guide will have helped with this. Indeed, the parrots can definitely seem unique once you meet them for the first time, but they can offer a great deal of benefits, making them handy characters to work alongside.
Where Can I Find Parrots in Stardew Valley?
Before we go any further, we first need to consider where the parrots in Stardew Valley are found. The parrots in Stardew Valley are found scattered across Ginger Island, which is unlocked after completing all of the main game upgrades, be it through the JojaMart route or by finishing all of the Community Center bundles. They serve a pivotal role in unlocking the rest of Ginger Island; as such, they’re pretty prominent in the game.What do the Parrots in Stardew Valley Do?
Now we’ve briefly considered where you can find Stardew Valley’s parrots in the game, we can look at what they actually do. The main feature of the parrots is their ability to open up or unlock new areas of the island, but they also offer a second feature: the Parrot Express, a cross-island train network that helps speed up transport across the island.
Collecting Golden Walnuts in Stardew Valley
As we already mentioned, the main role of the parrots is their ability to unlock new areas of the island. Each of the different parrots does something a little different, opening a new area of the island. However, they won’t do so for free - you’ll need to give the Stardew Valley parrots an increasing number of Golden Walnuts for each area unlocked.Each of the parrots and the area they unlock is presented as follows.
| Parrot Location | Cost to Unlock (Golden Walnuts) | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| Leo’s House | 1 | Unlocks Ginger Island North |
| Ginger Island North | 10 | Unlocks the Island Dig Site |
| Ginger Island North | 10 | Unlocks the Island Trader Shop |
| Ginger Island South | 10 | Unlocks Ginger Island West |
| Ginger Island West | 20 | Unlocks the Ginger Island Farmhouse |
| Ginger Island South | 20 | Unlocks the Island Resort |
The Stardew Valley Parrot Express
The main function of the parrots in Stardew Valley is unlocking new areas, but they do also offer another feature: the Parrot Express. This is also unlocked by paying the appropriate parrot a total of ten Golden Walnuts; however, rather than opening a new region, the Parrot Express parrot provides a new transport opportunity that helps move you across the island.
Of course, the size of the island isn’t the only thing that can disrupt your travel; slow loading times can also be a nuisance! Fortunately, Scala Cube’s premium servers offer 24/7 uptime, so you can count on stable, reliable results in turn.
Other Parrot Rewards on Ginger Island
In addition to the aforementioned locations in Ginger Island that you can unlock with Golden Walnuts, there are also several other parrot rewards you can trade for. These include the following:- Farmhouse Mailbox: The Farmhouse Mailbox is unlocked by paying the parrot at the Farmhouse 5 Golden Walnuts. This allows you to receive mail directly to your Ginger Island farm, so you won’t have to return home to check the mailbox.
- Farm Obelisk: For 20 Golden Walnuts, the parrot at the Ginger Island Farmhouse will unlock the Farm Obelisk. This obelisk allows you to immediately warp back to the main farm at any time from your Ginger Island farm, making it a useful tool to have available.
- Volcano Bridge: You can access the Volcano by using your watering can to cross the lava. However, if you don’t want to keep bringing this with you, you can pay the Volcano Dungeon Entrance parrot five Golden Walnuts in exchange for a permanent entry bridge.
- Volcano Exit Shortcut: If you need to escape the Volcano Dungeon quickly, the parrot on Level 5 will offer a shortcut to return to Island North for 5 Golden Walnuts.
- Qi Gems: If you have leftover Golden Walnuts you don’t need, you can exchange these for Qi Gems. One Golden Walnut is worth two Qi Gems.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is unlocking Ginger Island in Stardew Valley hard?
Ginger Island is relatively easy to unlock, although it’s worth noting that you will need to complete all of the Community Center bundles or the JojaMart upgrades before you can turn visit Ginger Island.
Are the parrots in Stardew Valley important characters?
The parrots in Stardew Valley are only introduced in the later game, but once you have unlocked Ginger Island, they become very important to continue expanding and exploring the world.
What does the Stardew Valley Parrot Express do?
The Parrot Express in Stardew Valley is a specialist transport system that allows you to quickly traverse the island. This is very useful and helps prevent you from having to constantly walk between the different locations.
I can’t find enough Golden Walnuts in Stardew Valley. Now what?
Without enough Golden Walnuts, your progress through Ginger Island will likely be slow. Fortunately, there is a way around this. By paying the Golden Joja Parrot 10,000g (which is found to the West of the Volcano), you can instantly collect all remaining Golden Walnuts the next day. However, this can break some of the game’s immersion, so many players prefer to still find these manually. Alternatively, you can get hints from the parrot that lives in Leo’s hut to help you find the walnuts more easily.