With a wide selection of parrots to choose from, deciding on which parrot type to adopt can be quite a task. Fortunately, there are some parrots that have already established themselves as popular household pets around the world.
African Grey
The African Grey parrot is regarded by experts as one of the most intelligent birds. They are considered to be the most talented talking parrots and their lovable nature and ability to mimic human speech have made them very popular pets. Einstein and Alex are two of the most famous talking African Greys.
Amazons
Amazon parrots, like African Greys, are also known for their remarkable ability to mimic speech and other sounds. They are predominantly green, having accenting colors that can be quite vivid, depending on the species. Amazons are popular as pets or companion parrots.
Budgerigar
There are two types of Budgies commonly seen in aviculture, Australian (often called American parakeets) and English budgies. Both types make excellent pets and can be taught to step up in just a few hours when they are young. Like Amazons, Budgies come in a variety of colors. You can usually find American parakeets in pet stores while English Budgies are the birds typically seen in shows and exhibitions.
Cockatiels
The Cockatiel is the smallest and genuinely miniature cockatoo endemic to Australia. It is also known as the Quarrion and the Weiro. Cockatiels are relatively easy to breed and make prized household pets. Most Cockatiels enjoy looking at themselves in the mirror and will engage in this activity for hours.
Cockatoos
A cockatoo is any of the 21 species of birds belonging to the family Cacatuidae. Cockatoos are popular birds in aviculture, not only for their appearance and their ability to mimic human speech but also for their remarkable intelligence and engaging personalities. Cockatoos are diurnal, which means that they require daylight to find their food. They are versatile eaters and consume a wide range of mainly vegetable food items, in addition to seeds. Being monogamous breeders, Cockatoos can have pair bonds that can last for many years.
Conures
Conures are either small parrots or large parakeets that are found in the western hemisphere. All conure species are found in Central and South America. Conures are often called "clowns" of the parrot world due to their constant attention seeking behavior. A Blue-Crowned Conure was the star of the family movie Paulie, a picaresque tale about an intelligent parrot and his long quest to return to his owner.
Eclectus
Large populations of this parrot exist in Papua New Guinea, where they are sometimes considered pests for eating fruit off trees. The Eclectus parrot is unusual in the parrot family for its marked sexual dimorphism of the colors of the plumage. Some native tribes people use their bright feathers as decorations. Eclectus parrots are one of the more popular birds kept in captivity and are relatively easy to breed. They are, however, difficult to hand feed.
Macaws
There are 18 species of Macaws, including extinct and critically endangered species. Some of the popular choices for pets include the Red Shouldered Macaw, the Yellow-Collared Macaw, and the larger Scarlet Macaw. The decision to adopt a Macaw as a pet should be considered as a life-long commitment. Macaws thrive on frequent social interaction and intellectual stimulation. They also require a lot of toys on which they can chew.
Stan Hawke is a parrot expert. For more information on different types of parrots, visit http://www.totalparrotcare.com
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