Popular pet bird species for your consideration
1. Cockatiels.
Cockatiels are members of the parrot family known for their singing and whistling abilities who originate from Australia. Having a small to medium built makes them easier to care for. They are known to be quite entertaining and delightful, giving you endless fun. Although they can learn how to talk, they often prefer to whistle. Cockatiels do tend to mimic sounds they hear. Imitating sounds like the dog barking or the telephone ringing is not uncommon with this species. Cockatiels come in various color combinations and have a life expectancy of up to 20 years.
2. Lovebirds.
Again with a life expectancy of about 20 years, lovebirds are amongst the smallest members of the parrots family. Most owners will not trade these for larger birds as they have personality as well as intelligence. At around six inches long, these beautiful birds are one of the smallest parrots, beautiful to look at, undemanding and quiet makes lovebirds ideal for people who live in apartments.
3. Parakeets.
Another bird from the parrot family and, like the cockatiel, originating from Australia. Often called the long-tailed parakeet (also known as the budgerigar) is the perfect pet bird for kids, especially as a first childs pet. Available in many pretty colors they only require a small amount of space. Budgerigars are small and intelligent and will often whistle as well as sing. With a lifespan of up to 14 years, these little birds are undoubtedly the most popular pet birds of them all.
4. Canaries and finches.
Not from the parrot family, canaries and finches are known as waxbills or softbillsare. They are relatively small birds – about 5 inches or smaller – and will require less space because of this. Canaries can be kept on their own but finches thrive in small flocks. As these types of birds do not care much about the attention that they get from humans they make perfect companions for those who cannot afford to allot lots of time in engaging their birds in activities. If cared for and treated well they can live for up to 10 years.
5. African Greys.
Quite a large bird from the parrot family they are an ideal lifetime companion because they can live for up to 70 years. They are the most intelligent of all pet birds, and can even learn around 2,000 words if trained well. Smart but very demanding, the African Grey Parrot will get bored and lonely if you do not take time to engage it in stimulating activities. If however the opposite is the case your efforts will surely be rewarded as these birds are very affectionate in nature.
So choose from the above list when you want to get a new pet bird. Make sure that you will enjoy their presence, whilst being able to give them what they require.
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Parrots: Quaker (Monk) Parakeet with Lovebird with Cockatiel
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