Bird Breeds

Learn about 25 bird breeds and species — size, lifespan, temperament and care requirements.

Bird

African Grey Parrot

West and Central Africa 40-60 years

Intelligent, social, sensitive

Budgerigar

Australia 5-10 years

Playful, social, trainable

Cockatiel

Australia 10-15 years

Affectionate, gentle, playful

Conure

Central and South America 20-30 years

Playful, energetic, affectionate

Green-Cheeked Conure

South America 20-30 years

Playful, affectionate, quiet

Amazon Parrot

Central and South America 40-50 years

Intelligent, social, playful

Bourke's Parrot

Australia 10-15 years

Gentle, calm, quiet

Canary

Canary Islands 10-15 years

Gentle, independent, musical

Cockatoo

Australia 40-70 years

Affectionate, social, demanding

Dove

Various 10-20 years

Gentle, calm, quiet

Eclectus

Oceania 30-50 years

Gentle, intelligent, calm

Hill Myna

Asia 12-20 years

Talkative, intelligent, social

Indian Ringneck Parakeet

India/Asia 25-30 years

Intelligent, independent, vocal

Java Sparrow

Indonesia 5-10 years

Social, calm, attractive

Kakariki

New Zealand 10-15 years

Active, curious, friendly

Lovebird

Africa 10-15 years

Affectionate, lively, social

Macaw

Central and South America 30-50 years

Intelligent, social, loud

Myna Bird

Asia 12-15 years

Intelligent, social, vocal

Parrotlet

Central and South America 15-20 years

Bold, playful, intelligent

Pigeon

Various 10-15 years

Intelligent, calm, trainable

Quaker Parrot

South America 20-30 years

Playful, social, talkative

Scarlet-Chested Parakeet

Australia 10-15 years

Gentle, active, social

Society Finch

Asia 5-10 years

Social, gentle, easygoing

Sun Conure

South America 20-30 years

Playful, affectionate, loud