What are the common parrot species? This article will tell you

Parrots are a common pet bird, and because they can learn to talk like people, they are very popular, but there are many species of parrots, and many people cannot tell them apart. So, what are the common parrot species? Let's find out together!

1. Budgerigar

The budgerigar is one of the most common parrot species in our daily lives today. Among parrots, it belongs to the small-sized category. Wild budgerigars are generally found in places such as woodlands and grasslands, and they are birds that live in flocks. The main food of budgerigars is plant seeds. They are very lively in temperament and very easy to tame, and they also have the largest market in our country.

2. Alexandrine parakeet

The Alexandrine parakeet has the longest tail among all parrot species in Asia. It is also divided into several subspecies, and the body length of each subspecies differs. It has a wide distribution range in Asia and strong adaptability, and wild varieties can be seen in most wild environments. The Alexandrine parakeet has a strong learning ability and is the longest-talking parrot. It has a gentle personality and a mild temper, and after taming it can also learn tricks. It is also a relatively popular species.

3. Macaw

Macaws are native to the Americas. Their body colors are very rich, giving them high ornamental value, and their body size is also very large. Their main food consists of some fruits and flowers. Their beaks can crack open nuts, and they have a large food intake, so the feed cost is relatively high. Macaws are relatively obedient and easy to tame, and they can get along friendly with different species of parrots, but they will attack animals and people they do not know.

4. Lovebird

Among parrots, the lovebird is a symbol of love. There are no more than 10 species in our country, making it a relatively precious parrot species. Lovebirds are relatively small in size, but very docile and cute. If you look them in the eye, they may even do the “head tilt”. Lovebirds are relatively rare in our country's market, so their price is relatively expensive, but they have high breeding value.

5. Cockatiel

The cockatiel is also called the weero. It is mainly distributed in our country's coastal areas. It belongs to the medium-sized parrot category and is also a representative species of medium-sized parrots. Cockatiels have very strong reproductive capacity, so their numbers are very large. When cockatiels are in the young bird stage, they are very energetic and bond with their owner. Once familiar, they become very attached to their owner. Among all parrot species, the cockatiel ranks among the top few in terms of ease of keeping.

The above are the common parrot species compiled by the editor. I hope they can help you!