Looking for a new friend to join your family? Well, before you head out and just purchase one, make sure that you research everything about that specific type of bird so you will know what you're getting before you get home. To help you out with choosing one that will best fit your family, here are the top five bird species that many owners choose:
1. Parakeet - These are also called budgies by some people, but their full name is the Budgerigar. These are excellent first birds for anyone, even children. Not only do they come in a vast array of beautiful colors, but they are friendly and require less space and maintenance than some of the bigger birds do. They are very intelligent and even though they will mainly sing and whistle, some have been known to learn words. They live between 12 and 14 years, so be ready when you're purchasing one... or two!
2. Cockatiels - These are another very common birds that are extremely fun to own. They are a very small member of the parrot family and they have a very advanced whistling and singing ability. Cockatiels can be taught to talk, but they do prefer to either whistle or sing or to mimic odd sounds around the house. So, you may end up thinking your phone or doorbell is ringing when it's really not. Cockatiels also are very colorful and come in so many different shades and color combinations. They live between 15 and 20 years.
3. Finches and Canaries - These are smaller birds and are beautiful to own. They are normally about 5 inches long, or less, and take up less space than most other birds as well. They are not quite as social as Cockatiels or Parakeets are, and prefer to live in small groups. They are perfect for those that want to watch birds instead of handling them constantly and training them. They live between 8 to 10 years.
4. Lovebirds - Lovebirds are one of the smallest parrot speices and very
friendly, fun little birds, so don't overlook them just yet in favor of larger birds. Owners that have these great little feathered friends will tell you that they are very intelligent birds, just like some of the larger macaws, and they possess all of the personalities as larger birds do as well - making them wonderfully unique, fun pets. They are about 6 inches long and live up to 20 years.
5. African Greys - This species of bird is usually said to be the most intelligent
of all of the birds, some with vocabularies up to 2,000 words or more. Since they are so smart, they can be a very demanding pet and require lots of attention, affection, and toys to play with since they can get bored very easily. If you're looking for a very intelligent bird that will be around a long time, this is the way to go as they live between 50 to 70 years.
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