9 diverse parrot species
The budgerigar, often called the common parakeet or shell parakeet, is a tiny, long-tailed, seed-eating parrot. Melopsittacus has solely budgies.
Budgerigars
Parrots include cockatoos. The red-tailed, yellow-bellied, and galah are the primary subspecies in Australia.
Cockatoos
Smaller than cockatoos and budgerigars. Mostly in South and Central America. Less than 5 pounds, they have lengthy tails. They have colourful plumage.
Conures
Long-tailed macaws are colourful New World parrots. They're popular in aviculture or as companion parrots, but several wild species are endangered.
Macaws
Lovebirds are a parrot species. Smaller than budgerigars and conures. Less than 1 pound, short tails. They're mostly in Europe, North America,
Lovebirds
Eclectus parrots are charming, intelligent pets. This pet parrot's gorgeous colouring, conversational skills, and charming personality make it popular.
Eclectus Parrots
The cockatiel is an indigenous, medium-sized Australian parrot. They're easy to breed and considered companion parrots globally.
Cockatiels
The budgerigar, often called the common parakeet or shell parakeet, is a tiny, long-tailed, seed-eating parrot. Melopsittacus has solely budgies.
Budgie Parakeet
This green parakeet is dubbed the "crested parakeet." It's 1 ounce and 13 inches long. Native to Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Ring-necked Parakeet