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When it comes to choosing a parrot as a pet, it is a pretty tough call as there are many breeds of this species. Parrots are really sweet but if you are thinking about getting one or two, you must know which of their breeds is best for keeping them at home. One incorrect choice may lead to chaos. Therefore, we have collected some of the most friendly parrot breeds which you can have. Their lifespan varies from 10 to 60 & all of them differ in many ways. Let’s have a look now:
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Out of the 5.7 million American households keeping birds as pets, parrots are the most preferred ones. These bold, eye-catching, and dynamic companions are your buddies for years to come. Here are some of the most popular parrot pets at home which you can think of keeping:
Budgerigar
Known as Budgie or Parakeet
Average lifespan: 10 – 15 years
Features: Seen in a mixture of yellowish-green with black spotting and striping patterns with small beaks
Qualities: Incredibly smart, social. Quite chatty. Pick up human voices
Pro Tip: Need Mental and physical exercise
Cockatoos
Average Lifespan: 50 – 70 years
Features: Pint-sized with prominent crests and curved bills
Qualities: Very smart. Can mimic sounds and whistle. Sing beautiful songs
Pro Tip: Easy-going personalities need attention
Quaker Parrots
Known as Monk Parakeets
Average Life Span: 15 – 20 years
Features: Bright green head, with splashes of blue at the sides and tail
Qualities: Highly sociable and outgoing. Known to mimic sounds and singing
Pro Tip: Entertainer of the households
African Grey Parrots
Average Life Span: 40 – 60 years
Features: Medium-sized with an incredibly strong hooked beak
Qualities: Super-intelligent. Ability to reason and mimic human speech. Considered to be the best talkers
Pro Tip: Boredom is their worst enemy
Amazon Parrots
Average Life Span: Over 50 years
Features: Vivid green in color with short wings
Qualities: Smart, Comical characters with marvelous speech abilities. Powerful voice and socialization abilities
Pro Tip: Require lots of attention from their pet parents and ample space to play