Breeds and species
Parrots
Explore parrot species, their traits, noise level, care needs, lifespan and suitability for a home environment.
36 animals in this selection Each has a story.
Animal list
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Parrots Yellow-crowned Amazon
Active The Yellow-crowned Amazon (Amazona ochrocephala) is an intelligent, social medium-sized Amazon parrot from northern South America, valued as a good talker but … 30 – 50 yrsMedium -
Parrots Blue-fronted Amazon
Active The Blue-fronted Amazon is an intelligent and remarkably long-lived parrot species from interior South America, considered one of the better talkers among Amaz… 30 – 50 yrsMedium -
Parrots Green-cheeked Conure
Active The Green-cheeked Conure (Pyrrhura molinae) is a small, playful South American parrot regarded as one of the quieter conures, popular for its rich range of col… 15 – 25 yrsSmall -
Parrots Conure
Active The conure (Arantiga) is a common name for colorful, medium-small parrots from the genera Aratinga and Pyrrhura, native to tropical regions of Central and Sout… 15 – 30 yrsSmall -
Parrots Rosella
Active A vividly colored Australian parrot from the genus Platycercus, popular for its contrasting plumage but noticeably independent and less cuddly than many other … 15 – 25 yrsMedium -
Parrots Alexandrine Parakeet
Active The Alexandrine Parakeet is one of the largest species in the genus Psittacula, recognizable by its long tail, powerful beak, and deep, ringing calls. Native t… 25 – 30 yrsLarge -
Parrots Budgerigar
BeginnerActive The budgerigar (Melopsittacus undulatus) is a small parrot native to the arid interior of Australia and, since the mid-1800s, one of the most thoroughly domest… 8 – 15 yrsSmall -
Parrots African Grey Parrot
Active The African Grey Parrot (Psittacus erithacus) is a medium-sized parrot from the lowland rainforests of central and West Africa. It measures 28-35 cm, weighs 35… 40 – 60 yrsMedium -
Parrots Eclectus Parrot
Active The Eclectus Parrot is a medium-sized parrot from the rainforests of New Guinea and the Maluku Islands, known for its striking difference in coloring between m… 30 – 50 yrsMedium -
Parrots Galah Cockatoo
Active The Galah is one of Australia's most recognizable cockatoos, known for its soft pink-and-grey plumage and extremely social nature. In the wild it lives in huge… 30 – 50 yrsMedium -
Parrots Pionus Parrot
Pionus Parrot is the common name for the genus Pionus, comprising around eight species of small-to-medium parrots native to Central and South America, known fo… 25 – 40 yrsSmall -
Parrots Lovebird
Active Agapornis is a genus of nine small African parrot species, but in the pet trade the name almost always refers to the peach-faced lovebird (Agapornis roseicolli… 10 – 20 yrsSmall -
Parrots Caique
Active Pionites, commonly known as caiques, are among the most playful and energetic parrots in the world – a genus of two species from the lowland forests of South A… 25 – 35 yrsSmall -
Parrots Indian Ringneck
Active The Indian Ringneck is a bright, loud and remarkably talkative medium-sized parrot from the Asian subspecies of the Rose-ringed Parakeet, recognisable by the n… 20 – 30 yrsMedium -
Parrots Cockatoo
Active The cockatoo is a highly intelligent, loud, and emotionally demanding parrot from Australia and Indonesia, known for its erect crest and very long lifespan. 40 – 70 yrsLarge -
Parrots Cockatiel
BeginnerActive The cockatiel is a small, social Australian parrot known for its mobile crest of feathers, widely considered one of the best beginner parrot species. 12 – 20 yrsSmall -
Parrots Amazon Parrot
Active "Amazon Parrot" is not the name of a single species but a common umbrella term for roughly 30 species in the genus Amazona, native to Central and South America… 30 – 50 yrsMedium -
Parrots Green-winged Macaw
Active One of the largest macaws in the world, known for an unusually calm and even temperament for its size. 30 – 60 yrsGiant -
Parrots Macaw
Active Macaw (genus Ara) comprises large, highly intelligent and vocal parrots from Central and South America, known for their long lifespan and demanding care needs. 30 – 60 yrsGiant -
Parrots Sulphur-crested Cockatoo
Active The Sulphur-crested Cockatoo is a large, brilliant white Australian parrot with a huge yellow crest, renowned for its exceptional intelligence and scientifical… 40 – 70 yrsLarge -
Parrots Senegal Parrot
Beginner The Senegal Parrot is a compact, intelligent and comparatively quiet West African parrot, popular as a starter medium-sized bird for beginners, though it often… 20 – 30 yrsSmall -
Parrots Quaker Parrot
Active The Quaker Parrot (Monk Parakeet) is a small, highly intelligent and talkative parrot from South America, known for its unique habit of building stick nests - … 20 – 30 yrsSmall -
Parrots Bourke's Parrot
Beginner Bourke's Parrot is a small Australian parrot in soft pinkish-brown colours, regarded as one of the quietest and calmest parrots of all. It is most active at da… 10 – 15 yrsSmall -
Parrots Sun Conure
Active The sun conure (Aratinga solstitialis) is a medium-sized parrot from the Guiana Shield region of South America, about 30 cm long and weighing 100-130 g, that c… 15 – 30 yrsSmall
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Load moreHow to choose the right parrot
Do not choose by appearance alone. Temperament, size, activity level and daily care needs matter just as much.
Think about how much time you can spend on grooming, training, play and companionship. Beginners often do best with breeds whose needs are clear and manageable.
Be careful with broad health claims: some breeds may be more prone to certain issues, so speak with a veterinarian or a responsible breeder.
Frequently asked questions
Which parrots are suitable for beginners?
Beginners often do better with smaller and more manageable species, but even these birds need daily interaction.
Are parrots noisy?
Many parrots can be loud, and noise level depends on species, environment and daily routine.
How much time does a parrot need each day?
Parrots need daily attention, mental enrichment and a safe environment for movement.
How long do parrots live?
Lifespan varies widely by species, so check the long-term commitment before choosing.