The Spruce Pets

Dogs
Cats
Birds
Small Pets
- Hamsters
- Gerbils
- Rabbits
- Guinea Pigs
- Ferrets
- Hedgehogs
- Pet Rats
- See all
Aquariums
Reptiles
Horses
Best Pet Products
About us

About Us Editorial Guidelines Newsletter Contact Us

Instagram
Pinterest
Facebook

Parrots & Pet Birds

Getting Started with Your Pet Bird

Learn about adoption and breeds, what supplies you will need before you bring your bird home, what living with birds is like and more.

11 Things Only Bird Owners Understand
8 Top Friendly Pet Bird Species
Do Owls Make Good Pets?

Spruce Up Your Inbox! Learn how to create a happy, healthy home for your pet.

Email Address

There was an error. Please try again.

8 Top Quiet Pet Bird Species
8 Most Popular Companion Birds as Pets
How Can I Choose a Bird That Will Talk?
Easy Ways to Bond With Your Bird
The Cost of Purchasing and Caring for a Pet Bird
Retrieving Pet Birds That Escape the Home
8 Best Trainable Pet Bird Species
Scarlet-Chested Parakeets: Bird Species Profile
3 of the Best Pet Birds for Kids
10 Common Plants That Are Toxic to Birds
Things to Consider Before Buying a Bird
Are There Different Types of Parakeets?
Zoonotic Diseases People Can Catch From Pet Birds
8 Top Gentle Pet Bird Species
Cockatoo: Bird Species Profile
Rainbow Lorikeets: Bird Species Profile

How Bird Adoption Works

8 Top Quiet Pet Bird Species
The Cost of Purchasing and Caring for a Pet Bird
3 of the Best Pet Birds for Kids

How to Prevent Boredom in Pet Birds
8 Top Brightly Colored Pet Birds
8 Worst Pet Bird Species for Kids
Pick a Perfect Name for Your Parrot or Pet Bird
Ways to Keep Your Bird Happy
7 Reasons Why Birds Make Great Companions for the Right Home
Safety Tips for Handling Parrots
Bronze-Winged Pionus: Bird Species Profile
Should You Buy Your Child a Pet Bird?
How to Train Your Bird to Be More Friendly
How to Hold a Bird Safely
8 Best Pet Birds for Busy People
Keeping Wild Birds as Pets
Blue Headed Pionus (Pionus menstruus)
Parrot and Kids: A Good Mix?
How to Train Your Dog to Be Around Pet Birds

In this section

How Bird Adoption Works
Living with Your Pet Bird
Frequently Asked Questions About Pet Birds

Reasons Why You Shouldn't Own a Pet Bird
What Are the Differences Between Parakeets and Budgies?
How to Find a Good Bird Sitter
What Is the Difference Between a Softbill Bird and a Hookbill?
8 Top Lesser-Known Pet Bird Species
Do Birds Need Annual Vet Visits?
Why You Should Keep Your Bird Inside
How Long Pet Birds Live
Classic Songs About Birds
How Long Do Parrots and Other Birds Live?
Choosing The Right Pet Bird For You
Little-Known Facts About Pet Birds
5 Ways to Find Your Bird a New Home
Maximilian's Pionus as Pet Birds
White-Capped Pionus: Breed Species Profile
Parrot Nutrition 101

Living with Your Pet Bird

11 Things Only Bird Owners Understand
Retrieving Pet Birds That Escape the Home
10 Common Plants That Are Toxic to Birds

Shipping a Pet Bird Through the Mail: Pros and Cons
Cleaning Your Bird's Cage
Understanding Why Pet Birds Have Flaky Beaks
Before You Choose A Pet Bird
Bathing Your Bird
Are Round Cages Bad for Birds?
Things to Consider Before Getting a Pet Bird
Choosing a Healthy Baby Bird
Alexandrine Parakeet: Bird Species Profile
What Is Bird Eye Pinning?
Can a Bird Be Gender Biased?
What to Do if You Found a Pet Bird
6 Reasons Why Owls Make Bad Pets
Companion Birds and Human Foods: Natural Foods for Birds
Why Birds Make Better Pets than Cats and Dogs
5 Ways to Streamline Pet Bird Care

The Spruce Pets

Learn how to create a happy, healthy home for your pet.

Email Address

There was an error. Please try again.

Follow us:

Instagram
Pinterest
Facebook

Dogs
Cats
Birds
Small Pets
Aquariums
Reptiles
Horses
What to Buy

About Us
Advertise
Terms Of Use
Careers
Editorial Guidelines
Privacy Policy
Cookies
Contact
California Privacy Notice

Also from The Spruce Team:

The Spruce The Spruce Eats The Spruce Crafts

The Spruce Pets is part of the Dotdash publishing family.