Join Our Facebook Group!
<- Back to Happy Hookbills

Best Parrots for Beginners: Friendly Starter Birds

New to parrots? Start with beginner-friendly parrot species and learn what to expect for temperament, noise, handling, and daily care\u2014plus links to detailed care guides.

Visitors Today: 2

Beginner-friendly picks

Budgerigars

Budgerigars

Budget-friendly starter bird

Read the care guide ->

Cockatiels

Cockatiels

Affectionate and trainable

Read the care guide ->

Lovebirds

Lovebirds

Great with daily handling

Read the care guide ->

Conures

Conures

Social; choose quieter types

Read the care guide ->

Parrotlets

Parrotlets

Tiny but confident; needs boundaries

Read the care guide ->

Beginner checklist

  1. Budget for vet care, cage, food, toys.
  2. Plan daily out-of-cage time and training.
  3. Choose a species whose noise level fits your home.

Next step: pick a species guide above, then review diet, cage size, and enrichment recommendations.