Parrots Make Great Pets

One of the most exotic pets you can own are birds, beautiful tropical parrots are such a joy to have around your home. It's important to think about your lifestyle before diving in and buying a parrot. They require a lot of care and attention some more than others.

Here are the 10 best parrots to own as pets.

1. Amazon parrot

The Amazon parrot is one of the most popular birds you can own. They can be trained to talk, mimic and whistle. They are also very affectionate with their owners and love to cuddle up in your arms while you watch TV or read a book. These are very social birds and need a lot of attention from their owners, however they are not the best bird for beginners as they require a lot of time and patience to tame down. If you have time on your hands then this is the best parrot for you!

2. Cockatoo parrots

Cockatoo's are also very popular pet birds in Australia. They have beautiful feathers which range from purple, blue or green depending on the species that you choose to own as a pet. Some cockatoo species include budgies, rosellas, macaws and galahs among many others! Cockatoos can be quite loud though so if noise doesn't bother you then these make an excellent pet bird! These birds love to play games with their owners such as fetching sticks or balls out of their cage so if your looking for a playmate then this is the perfect bird for you!

3. Canaries

Canaries are quite a popular household pet bird in Australia. They are very colourful and come in a variety of different colours such as yellow, white, orange and grey! Canaries can be trained to talk however they are not really known for mimicking human speech. They are also easy to tame down and can be kept as a single bird or in pairs depending on your preference! They do require a lot of space if you're planning on keeping it as your main pet though so I wouldn't recommend keeping them in small cages. If you have the time and patience then this is definitely the perfect bird for you!

4. Budgies (Parakeets)

Budgies (also called Parakeets) are quite popular household pet birds in Australia. These birds come in many different colours including green, blue, yellow and orange! Budgies can be easily trained to talk however they may not mimic human speech as well as other parrot species such as African Greys or Cockatoos might do. Budgies make great pets for beginners because they aren't too big but they still require a lot of attention from their owners so if you don't have time on your hands then this isn't the best bird for you!

5. Cockatiels

Cockatiels are another very popular household pet bird in Australia. These birds come in many different colours including white, yellow, grey and orange! Cockatiels are super smart and can be easily trained to talk however they may not mimic human speech as well as other parrot species such as African Greys or Cockatoos might do. Cockatiels make great pets for beginners because they aren't too big but they still require a lot of attention from their owners so if you don't have time on your hands then this isn't the best bird for you!

6. Budgerigars

Budgerigars are the smallest type of parrot in Australia and they can be easily cared for by beginners because they don't require a lot of time and attention. They come in many different colours including yellow, blue, green, white and red! These birds are extremely smart so they are great to train and have been known to mimic human speech. Budgerigars make great pets for beginners because they aren't too big but they still require a lot of attention from their owners so if you don't have time on your hands then this isn't the best bird for you!

7. African Greys

African Greys are one of the most popular pet birds in Australia and come in many different colours including white, grey, yellow, orange and blue! These birds are extremely smart so they are great to train and have been known to mimic human speech. African Greys make great pets for beginners because they aren't too big but they still require a lot of attention from their owners so if you don't have time on your hands then this isn't the best bird for you!

8. Pionus Parrots

Pionus Parrots are very good talkers and some have been known to mimic human speech very well! They come in many different colours including white, yellow, grey, orange and blue! These birds are extremely smart so they are great to train and have been known to mimic human speech. Pionus Parrots make great pets for beginners because they aren't too big but they still require a lot of attention from their owners so if you don't have time on your hands then this isn't the best bird for you!

9. Eclectus Parrots

Eclectus Parrots are one of the most popular pet birds in Australia and come in many different colours including white, grey, yellow, orange and blue! These birds are extremely smart so they are great to train and have been known to mimic human speech. Eclectus Parrots make great pets for beginners because they aren't too big but they still require a lot of attention from their owners so if you don't have time on your hands then this isn't the best bird for you!

10. Lovebirds

Lovebirds are very good talkers and some have been known to mimic human speech very well! They come in many different colours including white, yellow, grey, orange and blue! These birds are extremely smart so they are great to train and have been known to mimic human speech. Lovebirds make great pets for beginners because they aren't too big but they still require a lot of attention from their owners so if you don't have time on your hands then this isn't the best bird for you!

As with any pet especially birds be sure to read up on everything that is involved with caring for them.

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