| Pet birds make wonderful companions for the right | | | | advanced whistling and mimicking abilities. They have |
| people. If you are in search for the perfect bird to | | | | the capacity to learn words, however most are just |
| add to your family consider three of the most | | | | content to mimic common household sounds such as |
| popular pet birds in the United States: Parakeets, | | | | a ringing telephone. Similar to Parakeets, Cockatiels |
| Cockatiels and Lovebirds. | | | | come in a wide array of colors, making them |
| Parakeets | | | | incredibly beautiful companion pets. If taken care of |
| These beautiful birds are hardy and child-friendly, | | | | properly, these birds can live up to 20 years. |
| making them equally popular pets for children and | | | | Lovebirds |
| adults. You can find Parakeets in a variety of vibrant | | | | These birds are very small parrots and relatively low |
| colors and they make great apartment pets because | | | | maintenance in comparison to larger members of the |
| of their small size. They also require less care and | | | | parrot family. Extremely loyal, intelligent and quiet, |
| maintenance than many other larger bird species. | | | | these birds are perfect for apartment or |
| Known for their lovely songs, these birds have also | | | | condominium living. They are very content with just |
| been able to learn a word here and there if given the | | | | the companionship of their owners or they will get |
| right encouragement. If taken care of properly, these | | | | along swimmingly with another Lovebird in the same |
| birds can live up to 14 years. | | | | cage. If taken care of properly, these birds can live |
| Cockatiels | | | | up to 20 years. |
| Cockatiels are medium sized parrots known for their | | | | |