What is the most playful bird?

Parakeets (AKA Budgies or Budgerigars)
Parakeets are perhaps the most popular type of pet bird the world over. They are exceptionally affectionate and friendly companion birds when properly trained and cared for.
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What is the most cuddly bird?

Cockatoos, with their fancy mohawk hairdos, are generally considered the most affectionate pet birds.
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What is the easiest bird to handle?

The Best Bird Pets for Beginners
  • Parakeets. Parakeets, or budgies as they're also known, are number one on our list because they're the most popular bird pet in the US and because they're the most low-maintenance! ...
  • Cockatiels. ...
  • Parrotlets. ...
  • Lovebirds. ...
  • Canaries. ...
  • Pionus Parrots. ...
  • Amazon Parrots.
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What is the best bird that talks for a pet?

The highly intelligent African grey is often regarded as the best talking bird, with some amassing vocabularies of hundreds of words. There's even research suggesting these parrots can use words in context to have simple conversations, though that doesn't necessarily mean they understand what they're saying.
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What bird is the easiest to train to talk?

Quaker Parakeet

Quaker parakeets have extensive vocabularies and are quick learners making them great for first-time talking bird owners. These birds typically have a green head and wings with a grey abdomen.
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Top 10 Most Affectionate Birds in The World || Parrots and Parakeets



Which bird can talk like us?

Hill mynahs. Hill mynahs (tropical members of the starling family of birds) are renowned for their ability to mimic the human voice. It has been claimed that the hill mynah is the best talking bird and the best mimic in the world.
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What is the cheapest bird to own?

Small Birds: Budgies, Canaries, and Finches
  • Budgies (Parakeets): $10 to $35. Since they're small, budgies are relatively inexpensive to care for and feed. ...
  • Canaries: $25 to $150. ...
  • Finches: $10 to $100. ...
  • Parrotlets: $100 to $300.
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What is the best bird to buy for a child?

These 7 Birds Make the Best Pets for Kids
  • 01 of 07. Finch. Danita Delimont / Gallo Images / Getty Images. ...
  • 02 of 07. Dove. Doves (or pigeons) are known for their sweet and gentle dispositions. ...
  • 03 of 07. Lovebird. ...
  • 04 of 07. Budgie (Parakeet) ...
  • 05 of 07. Cockatiel. ...
  • 06 of 07. Quaker Parakeet. ...
  • 07 of 07. Bantam Chicken.
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Is keeping a pet bird cruel?

They are cruel and inhumane -– since birds are meant to fly. The cages are often completely barren, devoid of any objects, toys, or enrichment for birds to climb on, play with, and behave normally. Isolating birds in these small cages is stressful for them, as they are social, smart and playful animals.
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Which bird is quietest?

Canaries

Just like the above-mentioned parrots, Canaries are among the quietest pet birds around. They are known for their playful songs and are a cheerful and sociable species. As a result of breeding, Canaries are available in multiple colors ranging from yellow, orange and green.
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Why you should not get a bird?

Driven mad by boredom and loneliness, caged birds often become aggressive, neurotic, and self-destructive. They pull out their own feathers, mutilate their skin, incessantly bob their heads, pace back and forth, peck over and over again at cage bars, and shake or even collapse from anxiety.
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Will my bird fly away if I take it outside?

Many people have seen parrots walking around on their human's arm outside and assume that these birds won't fly away. However, this is not true. If given the opportunity, many birds will fly away, even if it is only for a short time. In captivity, many birds have their flight feathers clipped.
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Can you potty train a bird?

Yes, some birds can be house trained. House training a bird means you are teaching him to "poop" on command. As with other animals, it takes commitment, patience, consistency, and positive reinforcement. Younger birds are generally easier to house train than older ones.
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Can a 12 year old take care of a bird?

You should not get a pet bird for your child, if: Your child is under the age of 12 and will be the bird's sole caretaker. Some children don't understand the consequences of their actions, especially if they forget to give the pet bird food or water.
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What is the best family parrot?

  • Cockatiels along with budgies make a great first time parrot.
  • African greys are highly intelligent. ...
  • Cockatoos are lively birds and suited for more experienced owners.
  • Macaws are better for more experienced parrot owners.
  • Sun conures are beautiful birds.
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Are love birds child friendly?

Lovebirds also make great pet birds for children because they are so easy to tame with the act of hand-feeding alone. Many people find that they can even train their lovebirds how to talk, do tricks, and sit on their hands.
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Which parrot is best for talking?

The best parrots for talking are:
  • African Greys.
  • Timneh Greys.
  • Yellow Naped Amazons.
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Can you have a pet bird without a cage?

Most parrots, including Amazons, macaws, lories, lorikeets, parakeets, and conures, can also live without a cage as long as you have space for them to retreat, feed, and drink, though unlike sparrow, they can be quite destructive. Pigeons can live cageless and even be let out of the house to fly.
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How much is a blue macaw?

Purchase a blue and gold macaw from a reputable breeder or adoption agency. Contact breeders to see if you can spend some time with them and their birds. Talk to someone who has experience raising these birds before you decide if they are right for you. These birds cost about $1,000 to $2,000.
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Which bird can not fly?

Emperor penguins (Aptenodytes forsteri) in Antarctica. No list of flightless birds would be complete without the penguin. All 18 species of penguin are unable to fly, and are in fact better built for swimming and diving, which they spend the majority of their time doing.
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What birds can fly backwards?

The only birds that can fly backwards for any length of time are hummingbirds.
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Do parrots repeat what you say?

Wild parrots typically only repeat the sounds that other parrots make, although they've occasionally been observed mimicking other species. When forced to live with humans, parrots repeat what their owners say.
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Do birds pee?

The answer lies in the fact that birds, unlike mammals, don't produce urine. Instead they excrete nitrogenous wastes in the form of uric acid, which emerges as a white paste. And uric acid doesn't dissolve in water easily.
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What is the word for bird poop?

Guano is bird or bat poop. If you park your car near the harbor, your windshield may end up covered in seagull guano. Ew. You'll most often find the word guano used for the specific bird (or bat) manure that's used as a fertilizer in gardens.
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What to do if a bird poops on you?

If a bird poops on you or anything you own, it's said to be good luck! The Russian superstition is based on the rare odds of actually being pooped on by a bird. A rabbit's foot or horseshoe might be the more traditional objects relating to symbols of good luck, but honestly, nothing will be as strange as bird poop.
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