Caiques

If you have plenty of time and energy to devote to a pet, a caique may be right for you!

These playful little birds are among the most beautiful of the parrot family and if you can devote enough of your time to a Caique, you will be well rewarded.

Caiques can be surprisingly aggressive and fearless when interacting with other birds, often approaching larger birds. Despite their stern demeanor, they are not actually "6'5" and bullet-proof," and they need to be closely supervised around larger birds. Their playful nature makes them thrive with a partner, and if breeding is not the goal, two females. 

Caiques can bond well together.

One amusing behavior is their rapid hopping across various surfaces, resembling a wind-up toy. It's essential to provide your bird with plenty of toys and perches in its cage to keep it entertained. 

For one Caique, the minimum cage size is 24 x 24 x 24 inches, which is the average size of Amazon-sized cages.

A better option would be Cockatoo-sized cages, typically 36 inches long, 24 inches deep, and 36 inches high. 

The bar spacing should be at most 3/4 inch. The cage needs to be long and tall enough to accommodate multiple perches, a variety of toys, swings, and vines, as a Caique will use every inch of space.

Cockatoos 

Cockatoos are a diverse group of parrots known for their striking appearance and vibrant personalities.

They are native to Australia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and nearby islands. These birds are easily recognizable by their impressive crests, which they can raise or lower at will.

Cockatoos come in a variety of species, each boasting unique colorations. 

For example, there's the pure white Sulphur-crested Cockatoo and the dark-plumaged Black Palm Cockatoo.

They are highly intelligent and social creatures, forming strong bonds with their owners. 

Cockatoos require ample mental stimulation and interaction. 

They are also known for their vocal abilities, capable of mimicking human speech and sounds.

Their playful and affectionate nature makes them popular pets. Potential owners should be prepared for a

long-term commitment, as cockatoos can live for several decades.

Cockatiels

The Cockatiel (Nymphicus hollandicus), also known as the Quarrion and the Weiro, is the smallest cockatoo endemic to Australia. They are prized as a household pet and companion parrot throughout the world and are relatively easy to breed.

As a caged bird, cockatiels are second only in popularity to the Budgerigar.


The cockatiel is the only member of the genus Nymphicus. It was previously considered a crested parrot or small cockatoo; however, more recent molecular studies have assigned it to the Cockatoo subfamily Calyptorhynchinae (commonly known as Dark Cockatoos).

It is, therefore, now classified as the smallest of the Cacatuidae (Cockatoo family). Cockatiels are native to the outback regions of inland Australia, and favor the Australian wetlands, scrublands, and bush lands.

Parakeets

Parakeets, also known as budgerigars or budgies, are small, colorful birds that have become popular pets due to their playful nature and vibrant plumage. Native to Australia, these birds are members of the parrot family and are known for their ability to mimic human speech if properly trained. 

Parakeets come in a variety of colors, including green, blue, yellow, and white, making them

visually appealing to bird enthusiasts. 

Their small size and relatively low maintenance requirements make them an excellent choice for

both novice and experienced bird owners.

Taking care of a Parakeet involves providing a balanced diet, a clean living environment, and mental stimulation.

A parakeet's diet should include high-quality birdseed, fresh fruits, vegetables, and occasional protein sources like boiled eggs.

It's important to ensure that their cage is spacious enough to allow for flight and exercise, with perches of varying diameters to keep their feet healthy.

Regularly cleaning the cage, food, and water dishes is essential to prevent diseases. 

Additionally, Parakeets thrive on social interaction, so spending time talking, playing, and training them can enhance

their quality of life significantly.

Parakeets are social creatures that benefit from companionship, whether it be from their human caregivers or other birds. 

If considering a single parakeet, it's crucial to provide plenty of interaction to prevent loneliness, which can lead to stress and behavioral issues. 

With proper care, parakeets can live up to 10-15 years, bringing joy and vibrant energy to any household.

Regular veterinary check-ups are also recommended to keep parakeets healthy and to catch any potential health issues early. 

For those who opt to keep more than one parakeet, it's important to introduce them gradually and monitor their interactions to ensure compatibility. 

Quaker Parrots

Quaker Parrots are some the nicest birds around!

They are good talkers and are extremely lovable and cute.

Quaker Parrots are about a foot in length with very long, gorgeous, green and blue tail feathers.

It weighs around 100 grams and the predominant color is green. Lutino, blue-cinnamon, albino, pied and cinnamon mutations are available. Generally, Quaker Parrots have a light gray forehead,

face and upper breast.

The feathers on the chest have white tips, giving the effect of scalloping.

Quaker Parakeets have blue webbing in their primary flight feathers, whose coverts are also blue. The bills of Quaker Parakeets are horn colored or light yellow and their irises are chocolate brown.

The feet are generally gray. Quaker Parrots tail feathers are gradated in length

Quaker Parrots consist of several subspecies native to the dryer, low altitude woodlands of Bolivia, Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay.

Eclectus Parrots

The Eclectus Parrot is a stunning bird known for its extreme sexual dimorphism, with males and females often appearing so different that they're mistaken for different species when seen together.

These gorgeous parrots can be found flying through the upper canopies of lowland forests in small groups or pairs, foraging for fruits, nuts, berries, nectar, seeds, blossoms, and leaf buds.

The Eclectus Parrot is a sexually dimorphic species.

Male Eclectus Parrots are mostly green with red under-wing coverts and sides of the body.

They have blue primary feathers and red-tipped tail feathers. Female Eclectus Parrots are red in color with violet undersides. They are native to various regions but are now extinct in some areas. Eclectus Parrots can mimic speech and are popular pets, though they can be noisy.

In the wild, they nest in tree holes and require large aviaries in captivity.