Doves are gentle birds that enjoy interacting with their caretakers but are also content to spend much of the day entertaining themselves. They are medium-sized birds, making cleaning up after them fairly easy.
Finches require a roomy flight cage and typically prefer socializing with other finches over humans. They are known for their quiet chirps and amusing behavior, making them low-maintenance pets.
Canaries, part of the finch family, are ideal for those who prefer a hands-off pet. They come in various types, each with specific care needs. Canaries thrive with a nutritious diet, ample space to fly in their cage.
Budgies bond strongly with their caretakers and enjoy attention but are easier to keep occupied compared to larger parrots. They do well in spacious cages with plenty of toys and require daily socialization.
Similar to budgies, cockatiels need daily out-of-cage playtime and interaction. They are intelligent and trainable, though they typically do not talk. Providing a roomy enclosure with toys is crucial to keeping them happy.
Lovebirds offer the charm of larger parrots in a smaller, more manageable package. While they often thrive in pairs, a single lovebird can also do well with daily interaction.
Pionus parrots are devoted to their caretakers but can entertain themselves for several hours. They enjoy playing with toys and interacting with humans. These active birds need at least three hours of out-of-cage exercise daily to stay healthy
Lineolated parakeets are calm and social birds that require daily interaction with their caretakers. They are smaller than budgies and make minimal mess, making them suitable for owners.