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Pacific Parrotlet: Consider the most popular of the parrotlet species, the Pacific parrotlet is full of energy and enjoys being included in family activities. Similar in personality to Amazon parrots, pacific parrotlets are intelligent and affectionate pet birds. More >>

Parrotlet Species: Although only about 5 inches in length, parrotlets act a lot bigger. Their outgoing dispositions make them a good choice for most pet bird households, although they sometimes land into trouble when chasing other animals or larger birds around. More >>

Patagonian Conure: One of the larger of the species, Patagonian conures can be demanding, but will charm you with their handsome looks and cuddly nature. Owners have noticed the Patagonian conure differs from other conures because it takes longer to settle in during the evening. More >>

Peach-Faced Lovebird: The popular peach-faced lovebird is small in size but big in personality. They enjoy interacting with their owners and love playing with new toys as well. Peach-faced lovebirds will often weave nesting material in the cage bars. More >>

Peach-Fronted Conure: Peach-fronted conures are widely available and popular. They are comical and outgoing, and can learn to talk, mimick words or short phrases. More >>

Pearl Mutation Cockatiel: Cockatiels are curious birds that will snoop around and climb into nooks and crannies, bookcases, cabinets and other tight spots to investigate. These pet birds also enjoy tasting the food their owners are eating. More >>

Pied Mutation Cockatiel: Cockatiels are curious birds that will snoop around and climb into nooks and crannies, bookcases, cabinets and other tight spots to investigate. These pet birds also enjoy tasting the food their owners are eating. More >>

Pionus Species: Often compared to Amazons, Pionus parrots are slightly smaller and less boisterous than their Central and South American cousins. More >>

Plum-Headed Parakeet: Generally easy-going, plum-headed parakeets are playful, but fairly quiet. When they are not in the breeding season, plum-headed parakeets interact well with other birds of the same species. They become tame with regular handling and interaction. More >>

Poicephalus Species: At times fearless and at other moments shy, the African Poicephalus species make colorful and comical pets. As with most African birds, they’re – in general – much quieter than South American parrots, making strange beeps, whistles and occasional alarm call shrieks. More >>

Port Lincoln Parakeet: Port Lincoln parakeets are the most popularly known Australian parakeets both in the wild and in aviaries. More >>

Princess of Wales Parakeet: Popular as an aviary bird, the Princess of Wales parakeet also makes a gentle and quiet pet. These pet birds easygoing, making them prime candidates for housing in an aviary with other birds. The Princess of Wales parakeet is known to be a fearless bird, even in the wild. More >>

Psittacula Species: These brightly-colored Asian and African parakeets are often kept as aviary birds, but they’re making their way into homes as pets with their grace and social nature. More >>

Quaker Species: This small South American parakeet is a common sight in the United States, both in the home and flying free in urban centers where it has made a home for its wild flock. Gregarious and social, life with a quaker is never dull. More >>

Quaker Mutation: Quakers are play and curious small parrots. They also make good companion pets. They enjoy having a secure nest for playing and roosting, but can become aggressive when defending their territory. They are excellent nest builders and will enjoy shredding paper. More >>

 

Rainbow Lory: Rainbow lories make excellent pets and are a bit clownish. The Rainbow lory is considered to be an interactive bird, although some can be nippy as they age, according to Margrethe Warden, an American Lory Society director and lory breeder. More >>

Red Lory: The red lory makes a beautiful, wonderful pet, but it also needs to be the center of attention. They can develop affection toward more than one person, but red lories often pick a favorite flock member. They can come with an attitude and favor a household in which they are the only bird around. More >>

Red-Bellied Macaw: Red-bellied macaws are are shy, but are good mimics with a voice described as childlike. They are not commonly thought of as a companion bird, but fans of red-bellied macaws find them to be great pet birds. More >>

Red-Bellied Parrot: Those who favor the Red-bellied parrot believe it is more social and a better talker than other Poicephalus parrots. These birds have been described as being the life of the party. They are spunky and active birds that often dominate other birds around them. More >>

Red-Rumped Parakeet: The red-rumped parakeet is the most suitable pet bird within this genus of grass parakeets. Red-rumped parakeets are animated and active. More >>

Red-Sided Eclectus: The red-sided Eclectus often enjoys asserting its personality during interaction with its owner. Expect a curious and intelligent pet bird that needs stimulating toys and conversation. More >>

Ringnecked Dove: Athough they do enjoy spending time with other doves more than with humans, some Ring-necked Doves may be tamed and will coo to their owners. The Ring-necked Dove is gentle and easy-going. Ring-necked Doves are most commonly kept in aviaries and do well in mixed species aviaries. More >>

Rock Pebbler: Rock pebblers make laid-back pet bird. They can be social, but these birds are also capable of entertaining themselves and enjoy their independence. More >>

Rose-Breasted Cockatoo: An endless performer, the rose-breasted cockatoo thrives on interaction from its human flock and a plethora of toys while on its own. To keep rose-breasted cockatoos happy, they need at least one hour of playtime a day. More >>

 

Scarlet Macaw: Scarlet macaws are cuddly and playful. They need positive interaction and plenty of hard toys to chew on. Owners who favor scarlet macaws express the importance of hugging and showing affection toward this often misunderstood pet bird. More >> Scarlet-Chested Parakeet: Along with the turquoisine parakeet, the scarlet-chested parakeets is one of the most temperamental and quirky Australian parakeet. The scarlet-chested parakeet may need additional attention because they can be fragile birds. They need warmer housing to ensure the longevity. More >> Senegal: Senegal parrots are affectionate and need enough attention to keep them from getting bored, but is independent enough to spend time on a playgym. Senegal owners find their birds to be smart, loving as well as strong-minded. More >> Severe Macaw: The outgoing severe macaw can become little comedians when taught tricks and phrases early on. They enjoy an active household. More >> Society Finch: Their willingness to bond and even sit with their owners make society finches popular pet birds. Society finches are friendly and get along well with other species of birds. They make good parents, and they breed easily and successfully. More >> Solomon Islands Eclectus: One of the most popular species of Eclectus among bird owners, the Solomon Islands Eclectus is particularly docile and gentle. Solomon Islands Eclectus parrots enjoy spending time with their owners, but these pet birds also like some quiet time alone. More >> Sulphur-Crested Cockatoo: Sulpher-crested cockatoos sociable and playful. They are also demanding birds that need plenty of interaction and cuddle time. They are smart and known for solving puzzles and other games. More >> Sun Conure: Recognized for their beautiful plumage, sun conures are also known for their vocalizing. They are intelligent, playful, and are quieter if kept as single pets. Sun conures make good pet birds for a family because of their sociable, upbeat and affectionate personality. More >>

Timneh African Grey: The timneh African grey enjoys socializing, but its behavior is often affected by the owner’s mood and home environment. This pet bird isn’t known as a cuddler, but it does enjoy a head scratch and intelligent conversation. More >>

Toco Toucan: Toco toucans have a stunning presence and are usually kept as aviary birds. If hand-fed and properly trained, however, they can also make affectionate pets. The toco toucans are not for novice bird owners and need to be housed in the largest amount of space possible. More >>

Toucan Species: Distinguishable from other pet birds by its shockingly large bill, toucans make unique pets. Often more active than parrots, these softbills require a lot of space to hop around in (more than the largest macaw). They also need a specially-formulated low-iron diet. More >>

Turquoisine Parakeet: Along with the scarlet-chested parakeets, the turquoisine parakeets are temperamental and quirky in nature. They are one of the most active grass parakeets, constantly moving around their aviary from flying to running or feeding. More >>

Twenty-Eight Parakeet: The twenty-eight parakeet can be an active pet bird and make a good outdoor species within the Barnardius group of parakeets because of its thick, gray down under feathers. Because of their ability to thrive in a variety of climates, these pet parakeets enjoy bathing in the rain and snow. More >>