There are hundreds of different types of pet birds that have varying personalities, characteristics and traits. If you are interested in owning a pet bird, here is a list of common pet birds that do not require highly experienced owners.

Extra Small Pet Birds

Canary

Canaries are small pet bird known for their beautiful singing abilities. They weigh between 12-28 grams and are 4-8 inches long. These pet birds are commonly yellow, but are also available in white, red-orange, pink and brown. Canary birds have a long lifespan of up to 20 years. They are quite, thus they can live in an apartment with you.

Finches

These are small, energetic pet birds that are quite attractive. They are 3-8 inches long and weighs between 10-20 grams. Finches have different colors that range from bright colors to drab colors. They are quite and have an average lifespan of between 5-17 years. The birds interacts well with the owner and can be kept in cages as a pair.

Small Pet Birds

Lovebirds

These are popular pet birds that are ideal for first time owners. There are different species of lovebirds that have a wide variety of colors. They weigh about 50 grams and are 4-7 inches long. They are energetic, curious, and playful and need to be socialized with.

Small Parakeets

Parakeets are small pet birds that are characterized by long tail feathers. There are many species of Parakeets that vary in size, but have a standard size of between 7-23 inches. Their lifespan ranges between 8-40 years depending on the species. Abilities of these pet birds mainly depend on the species.

Medium Pet Birds

The Pionus Parrot

This is attractive types of pet birds that bonds well with all family members. They have an average weight of 200-280 grams and 9-13 inches in length. They are predominantly dark green, but they have brighter colors in their heads and wings. They are capable of talking and they require daily attention although they can play well on their own.

The Caique Parrot

Caique parrots are energetic pets and great entertainers. They are 9 inches long and have an average weight of 170-200 grams. They are available in two species and they have a lifespan of up to 25 years. They have high appetite, but are very playful and they like learning new tricks.

Large Pet Birds

African Grey Parrot

These are among the most popular pet birds, which are best known for their intelligence and talking capabilities. Their weight ranges from 300-650 grams while their length ranges between 11-13 inches. They have a lengthy lifespan of about 50 years. They are relatively quiet, but are great talkers.

Cockatoo

These pet birds are the mostly needy pets that usually get very attached to their owners. They are 12-24 inches long and have an average lifespan of 60 years. They are usually either black or white, but they have little variations depending on their subspecies. They are very noisy and often scream especially when they are not given the attention they need. They can learn to speak if well trained. Cockatoo pet birds are very smart, curious and mischievous.