Article From SubmitYOURArticle.com: Pet Parrot Characteristics--8 Descriptions of Popular Pet Parrots

Parrots come in all shapes, sizes, colors, and
personalities. There are some that talk, and
some that are just plain beautiful to watch.

If you are considering adopting a Parrot here are
brief descriptions of eight types. Most have
considerable life spans, so knowing what to
expect will go a long way towards helping you
choose once and well.

African Greys are medium size birds that are grey
and sometimes have a red tail and or red wings.
Many speak using a large vocabulary of words, and
imitate sounds they hear, but there is no
guarantee that every Grey, and more specifically,
your Grey will speak.

Buying the bird for this feature is not a good
idea. They can be very loud, and sometimes even
scream. They are demanding in terms of the human
attention they need, but will more than reward
your attention with love and loyalty.

Cockatiels are gentle natured birds that are
generally less expensive than most other parrots.
They are a great choice for a first time bird
owner because they are non-aggressive and adapt
very easily to their humans particularly if they
have been weaned, hand fed, and adopted when very
young. They are a hardy birds with a usual life
span of between 15 and 20 years.

Normally Grey in the wild, there is a huge color
selection available ranging from white to
cinnamon with many mutations in between, but are
most often thought of as cream-colored with a
yellow plume.

Cockatoos look very similar to Cockatiels but are
much larger and can be aggressive and even bite
if caution is not used. This is a generalization,
but making sure you choose one that is gentle
will make a better pet that can be enjoyed by you
and children in the family as well.

They are much more costly ranging upwards of
$1,000 as opposed to Cockatiels which range in
the $100's to purchase. They are quite loud, but
can learn a wide variety of words which is one of
the reasons for the added cost to purchase.

Conures are small in size by parrot standards
with long tails and a wide variety of vivid
colors available. They are highly intelligent and
love to play and clown around. They can be taught
to do tricks, and may learn to speak.

An experienced owner who is home a lot is best
because they need a minimum of several hours each
day of socialization to avoid behavior problems
and biting. Providing lots of toys can cut down
on their natural tendency toward excessive
chewing. Their screeching is a well-known trait,
and whereas it is not desirable to totally
eliminate it, early training can keep it from
becoming a problem.

Lovebirds are generally only 5 to 6 inches long
and come in a variety of colors. If you have a
lot of time adopting one will work; if not,
getting 2 at the same time will provide the
social interaction that they need, but be
prepared for them bonding more to each other than
to you.

Though small in size, they have big personalities
and need daily training and handling to keep them
tame. They have a tendency to bite especially if
their territory is being encroached upon. This
bird needs an owner with a personality that is
just as strong. But with proper care they can be
cuddly, loyal companions that live 15 years or
longer.

Macaws' usual life span can reach 50 years, and
they are the largest in the Parrot family. Know
that adopting a Macaw means a commitment for
life. Because of their size they need a lot of
space inside the cage, and need to be allowed
outside the cage daily for a minimum of several
hours.

They have strong beaks and can chew excessively
to the point of destroying furniture. They need
daily human interaction and training, and a wide
variety of toys that are rotated on a regular
basis to provide constant stimulation.

Parakeet literally means long tail and serves as
an excellent beginning to the description of this
medium size member of the Parrot family.
Available in a wide variety of colors, they range
in size from 7 to 18 inches long.

Their personalities are generally friendly,
social and energetic making it a popular choice
for those who want a bird as a companion. They
are quite intelligent and in many cases can learn
to speak.

Parrotlets are miniature size parrots that offer
the same wide spectrum of colors generally
associated with the Parrot family, only they are
usually less than 5 inches long. Though small,
they are fearless and will often attack other
bigger birds and animals.

They, as any bird, should be constantly
supervised when out of the cage and kept separate
from other birds and animals. With proper care
they can live 15 years or more.

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