Meet the seven
Care basics, videos and posts for seven companion parrot species. Pick a bird to see everything about it in one place.
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01
Budgerigar
Melopsittacus undulatus
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02
Cockatiel
Nymphicus hollandicus
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03
Green-cheeked conure
Pyrrhura molinae
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04
Lovebird
Genus Agapornis
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05
Parrotlet
Forpus coelestis
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06
Quaker
Myiopsitta monachus
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07
Ringneck
Psittacula krameri
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Figures from each species video, with gaps filled from the World Parrot Trust and Lafeber.
| Species | Size | Lifespan | Noise level | Good for beginners | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budgerigar |
18–20 cm | 7–15 years | Can be noisy | Yes | View Budgerigar |
| Cockatiel |
29–33 cm | 15–25 years | Fairly quiet | Yes | View Cockatiel |
| Green-cheeked conure |
About 25 cm | 20–30 years | Fairly quiet | Not for everyone | View Green-cheeked conure |
| Lovebird |
About 15 cm | 10–15 years | Very vocal | No | View Lovebird |
| Parrotlet |
About 12.5 cm | 15–20 years | Quiet | No | View Parrotlet |
| Quaker |
About 31 cm | Up to 25 years | Loud | Not for everyone | View Quaker |
| Ringneck |
About 41 cm | 20–30 years | Loud | With commitment | View Ringneck |
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