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Compare 17 popular parrot species. Filter by experience level, view noise and talking ratings, and find the perfect bird for your lifestyle.

17 species found

Budgerigar (Budgie)

Melopsittacus undulatus

Beginner-Friendly
Origin

Australia

Lifespan

8-15 years

Size

18 cm (7 in)

Weight

30-40 g

Noise Level
Talking Ability
SocialPlayfulCuriousActive

Cockatiel

Nymphicus hollandicus

Beginner-Friendly
Origin

Australia

Lifespan

15-25 years

Size

30-33 cm (12-13 in)

Weight

80-120 g

Noise Level
Talking Ability
AffectionateGentleMusicalCuddly

Conure

Pyrrhura / Aratinga spp.

Intermediate
Origin

Central and South America

Lifespan

20-30 years

Size

25-50 cm (10-20 in)

Weight

60-280 g

Noise Level
Talking Ability
ClownishAdventurousAffectionateEnergetic

African Grey Parrot

Psittacus erithacus

Advanced
Origin

Central and West Africa

Lifespan

40-60 years

Size

33 cm (13 in)

Weight

400-650 g

Noise Level
Talking Ability
IntelligentSensitiveCautiousLoyal

Cockatoo

Cacatuidae family

Advanced
Origin

Australia, Indonesia, Philippines

Lifespan

40-80 years

Size

30-65 cm (12-26 in)

Weight

300-1200 g

Noise Level
Talking Ability
NeedyDramaticCuddlyLoud

Amazon Parrot

Amazona spp.

Advanced
Origin

Central and South America, Caribbean

Lifespan

40-70 years

Size

25-45 cm (10-18 in)

Weight

250-700 g

Noise Level
Talking Ability
BoldVocalOpinionatedEntertaining

Lovebird

Agapornis spp.

Beginner-Friendly
Origin

Africa and Madagascar

Lifespan

10-20 years

Size

13-17 cm (5-7 in)

Weight

40-60 g

Noise Level
Talking Ability
FeistyDevotedTerritorialPlayful

Parrotlet

Forpus spp.

Intermediate
Origin

Central and South America

Lifespan

15-20 years

Size

12-14 cm (5 in)

Weight

28-35 g

Noise Level
Talking Ability
BoldFearlessIndependentSpirited

Eclectus Parrot

Eclectus roratus

Advanced
Origin

Solomon Islands, New Guinea, Australia

Lifespan

30-50 years

Size

35 cm (14 in)

Weight

375-550 g

Noise Level
Talking Ability
CalmGentleObservantSensitive

Caique

Pionites spp.

Intermediate
Origin

South America (Amazon Basin)

Lifespan

25-40 years

Size

23 cm (9 in)

Weight

150-170 g

Noise Level
Talking Ability
ClownishHigh-energyAcrobaticMischievous

Indian Ringneck Parakeet

Psittacula krameri manillensis

Intermediate
Origin

India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka

Lifespan

25-30 years

Size

40 cm (16 in) including tail

Weight

115-140 g

Noise Level
Talking Ability
IndependentIntelligentTalkativeAloof

Senegal Parrot

Poicephalus senegalus

Intermediate
Origin

West Africa

Lifespan

25-40 years

Size

23 cm (9 in)

Weight

120-170 g

Noise Level
Talking Ability
CalmLoyalQuietOne-person

Pionus Parrot

Pionus spp.

Beginner-Friendly
Origin

Central and South America

Lifespan

25-40 years

Size

24-30 cm (10-12 in)

Weight

200-280 g

Noise Level
Talking Ability
GentleQuietSweetEasygoing

Quaker Parrot (Monk Parakeet)

Myiopsitta monachus

Intermediate
Origin

Argentina, Brazil

Lifespan

20-30 years

Size

29 cm (11 in)

Weight

90-130 g

Noise Level
Talking Ability
SocialVocalFunnyTerritorial

Lorikeet / Lory

Loriinae subfamily

Advanced
Origin

Australia, Southeast Asia, Pacific Islands

Lifespan

15-30 years

Size

15-38 cm (6-15 in)

Weight

20-280 g

Noise Level
Talking Ability
HyperactivePlayfulMessyAffectionate

Canary

Serinus canaria domestica

Beginner-Friendly
Origin

Canary Islands, Madeira, Azores

Lifespan

10-15 years

Size

12-20 cm (5-8 in)

Weight

15-30 g

Noise Level
Talking Ability
MusicalIndependentCheerfulLow-maintenance

Finch

Estrildidae / Fringillidae families

Beginner-Friendly
Origin

Worldwide (varies by species)

Lifespan

5-10 years

Size

10-15 cm (4-6 in)

Weight

10-30 g

Noise Level
Talking Ability
ActiveSocialEntertainingHands-off