Uploaded January 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
List of the Types of Pet Birds
Princess of Wales Parakeet
Star Finch
Nonpareil
Budgerigar
Hyacinth Macaw
Canary
Red-cheeked Cordon Bleu
Masked Lovebird
There are at least 206 types of house birds, but not every bird is appropriate for a pet. Some birds need to live in large flocks to be healthy and happy. Others have an instinct to migrate, while others have a diet that is so specialized that it would be difficult for their owner to find just the right type of food for them. But birds that take well to being domesticated can provide years of pleasure for their owners. Indeed, if some domestic birds are given good care, they can live for decades. Here are some different types of pet birds and how to take care of them.
00:20 Princess of Wales Parakeet
One of the more beautiful of the different types of pet birds, this Australian parakeet looks like a flying sherbet. The crown of the head is blue, there are lemon yellow and green patches on the wings, the back is ultramarine, the cheeks are pinkish-red, there are red feathers around the legs, and the tail coverts are green-yellow. The male has a red beak, and the female’s coloration is similar but duller. The parakeet is between 14 and 18 inches long and weighs about 3.53 ounces.
01:16 Star Finch
One of the more beautiful birds that can be kept as a pet, this friendly little finch is known for its red face and bill. Its tail coverts are also red. It is yellowish-green on top, and its breast is spotted in pearly white. Only about 4 and 4.72 inches long, it weighs around 0.35 to 0.42 ounces. The male has a pleasing song.
These types of house birds eat millet supplemented with hard-boiled eggs, green leafy vegetables, and apples. They should have fresh water daily.
03:56 Nonpareil
This finch was given its name because it is one of the most beautiful birds on earth with its plumage of sapphire blue, emerald green, and fiery orange. Though its somewhat high-strung disposition makes it a bit unsuitable for beginners, it is a tough bird that should be kept in a flock. An aviary with plenty of places for the birds to hide when they need to is ideal. Nonpareils won’t do well in a small cage and even turning on a light in a dark room might startle them.
These finches are not ground foragers and need perches above ground where they can access millet, finch seed mix, and unprocessed rice. This diet can be supplemented with green leafy vegetables such as kale and sprouts.
05:49 Budgerigar.
Also known as parakeets or budgies, these pet birds are among the most popular. In their Australian habitat, budgies are green and yellow, but they’ve been bred to be mostly yellow, mostly green, violet, white, gray, blue, or pretty combinations of these colors. They don’t need a very large cage, though they will need toys to play with. Budgies are excellent for kids and for beginners, as their needs are uncomplicated.
07:00 Hyacinth Macaw
In contrast to the types of small pet birds, the hyacinth macaw is a giant. At about 3.3 feet long and 2.6 to 3.7 pounds, it’s longer than any other parrot. It’s also the largest flying parrot and can live for half a century. One of the most beautiful birds, it is purplish blue with yellow around its eyes and the corners of its beak. It’s a bird that can talk, a little. It’s also screechy, expensive, and can easily tear up the furniture. Clearly, the hyacinth macaw isn’t for beginners, but it’s a loving bird that does repay its owner’s investment.
09:26 Canary
One of the most popular domestic birds, the canary is prized for the male’s beautiful song. It is a type of finch, and though “canary” is a shade of yellow, the bird has been bred to come in many colors. Unlike most of the different types of pet birds mentioned here, it is largely solitary. Indeed, being alone encourages the male to sing. Canary maintenance is easy, and they are the right bird for beginners and for children.
11:17 Red-cheeked Cordon Bleu
This sensationally beautiful African finch has an aquamarine blue body, and the males have startling red patches on their cheeks. It’s an omnivore, but unlike the canary, it can’t really do without some insects in its diet as well as finch seed mix. So easily found mealworms, ant eggs, and the larvae of fruit flies should be mixed in with its seeds. It should also have green leafy vegetables, some hard-boiled eggs, and carrot tops now and then.
12:00 Masked Lovebird
Lovebirds are small types of parrots named for the intense bond formed between a pair. This particular lovebird gets its name from the black mask over its face. It is only 6 inches long, has stubby a tail, golden neck, and olive green wings. The bill is red and there are white circles around the eyes that contrast beautifully with the black mask. It is tough to tell the sexes apart, though hens are a little bigger. Lovebirds are playful and affectionate. They are considered good for beginners though they’re a bit too bitey for kids.
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List of the Types of Pet Birds
Princess of Wales Parakeet
Star Finch
Nonpareil
Budgerigar
Hyacinth Macaw
Canary
Red-cheeked Cordon Bleu
Masked Lovebird
There are at least 206 types of house birds, but not every bird is appropriate for a pet. Some birds need to live in large flocks to be healthy and happy. Others have an instinct to migrate, while others have a diet that is so specialized that it would be difficult for their owner to find just the right type of food for them. But birds that take well to being domesticated can provide years of pleasure for their owners. Indeed, if some domestic birds are given good care, they can live for decades. Here are some different types of pet birds and how to take care of them.
00:20 Princess of Wales Parakeet
One of the more beautiful of the different types of pet birds, this Australian parakeet looks like a flying sherbet. The crown of the head is blue, there are lemon yellow and green patches on the wings, the back is ultramarine, the cheeks are pinkish-red, there are red feathers around the legs, and the tail coverts are green-yellow. The male has a red beak, and the female’s coloration is similar but duller. The parakeet is between 14 and 18 inches long and weighs about 3.53 ounces.
01:16 Star Finch
One of the more beautiful birds that can be kept as a pet, this friendly little finch is known for its red face and bill. Its tail coverts are also red. It is yellowish-green on top, and its breast is spotted in pearly white. Only about 4 and 4.72 inches long, it weighs around 0.35 to 0.42 ounces. The male has a pleasing song.
These types of house birds eat millet supplemented with hard-boiled eggs, green leafy vegetables, and apples. They should have fresh water daily.
03:56 Nonpareil
This finch was given its name because it is one of the most beautiful birds on earth with its plumage of sapphire blue, emerald green, and fiery orange. Though its somewhat high-strung disposition makes it a bit unsuitable for beginners, it is a tough bird that should be kept in a flock. An aviary with plenty of places for the birds to hide when they need to is ideal. Nonpareils won’t do well in a small cage and even turning on a light in a dark room might startle them.
These finches are not ground foragers and need perches above ground where they can access millet, finch seed mix, and unprocessed rice. This diet can be supplemented with green leafy vegetables such as kale and sprouts.
05:49 Budgerigar.
Also known as parakeets or budgies, these pet birds are among the most popular. In their Australian habitat, budgies are green and yellow, but they’ve been bred to be mostly yellow, mostly green, violet, white, gray, blue, or pretty combinations of these colors. They don’t need a very large cage, though they will need toys to play with. Budgies are excellent for kids and for beginners, as their needs are uncomplicated.
07:00 Hyacinth Macaw
In contrast to the types of small pet birds, the hyacinth macaw is a giant. At about 3.3 feet long and 2.6 to 3.7 pounds, it’s longer than any other parrot. It’s also the largest flying parrot and can live for half a century. One of the most beautiful birds, it is purplish blue with yellow around its eyes and the corners of its beak. It’s a bird that can talk, a little. It’s also screechy, expensive, and can easily tear up the furniture. Clearly, the hyacinth macaw isn’t for beginners, but it’s a loving bird that does repay its owner’s investment.
09:26 Canary
One of the most popular domestic birds, the canary is prized for the male’s beautiful song. It is a type of finch, and though “canary” is a shade of yellow, the bird has been bred to come in many colors. Unlike most of the different types of pet birds mentioned here, it is largely solitary. Indeed, being alone encourages the male to sing. Canary maintenance is easy, and they are the right bird for beginners and for children.
11:17 Red-cheeked Cordon Bleu
This sensationally beautiful African finch has an aquamarine blue body, and the males have startling red patches on their cheeks. It’s an omnivore, but unlike the canary, it can’t really do without some insects in its diet as well as finch seed mix. So easily found mealworms, ant eggs, and the larvae of fruit flies should be mixed in with its seeds. It should also have green leafy vegetables, some hard-boiled eggs, and carrot tops now and then.
12:00 Masked Lovebird
Lovebirds are small types of parrots named for the intense bond formed between a pair. This particular lovebird gets its name from the black mask over its face. It is only 6 inches long, has stubby a tail, golden neck, and olive green wings. The bill is red and there are white circles around the eyes that contrast beautifully with the black mask. It is tough to tell the sexes apart, though hens are a little bigger. Lovebirds are playful and affectionate. They are considered good for beginners though they’re a bit too bitey for kids.
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