Top 5 BEST Parrots For Beginners You Could Possibly Get!

What parrots do you own?

My “starter” parrot was actually a scarlet macaw, I was struggling so bad and I felt horrible because I felt as if I let the bird down. But I ended up devoting a lot more time into studying and learning body language and after a year of owning her I got her to be calm with me and step up. I now own a scarlet macaw and a hahns macaw

No such thing as starter birds as far as I'm concerned. They live too long to choose an "easy" bird if you are passionate about them. Get the bird you're in love with. Don't settle for less. And adopt from rescues when possible. Baby birds aren't developed and can change when they mature. I was 30 when I got my African grey, also my first bird ever. He was 20 at the time. Yeah, he makes sounds. Yeah he bit when we got him. You know what you're getting into.

I had a cockatiel and it was pretty much like having a tiny flying cat. Mine was very cuddly, but also very temperamental, if you didn't cuddle him exactly how he wanted he would let you know. Never bit me though only pecking with its beak while making noises and when i then stopped cuddle it took about half a second and he was asking for more cuddle. He talked a whole lot and he loved walking inside empty potato chip bags and he could sit inside there making all kinds of silly noises for half an hour, i think it was the reflective surface inside as he was pretty obsessed with mirrors. And he loved to drop things on the floor, just for me to pick it back up so he could throw it back down again and he never got tired of it. When i had visitors he would always land on the head of the ones who where a bit scared of him, it seemed like he knew it and liked to show who's the boss. I let him fly around in the living room almost all the time, just closed the cage if i had to open windows and such. He made a lot of sounds though, some quite loud noises, but usually just funny noises and he talked a whole lot of nonsense and repeatingly saying hi to himself.

i have a cockatiel, i’ve had him for 2 years and i love him so so much. we eat and play together every day and he is such a good boy. he is very very smart and learns songs to whistle very quickly! i love him so much

Notices lovebirds are not on the list looking at my lovebird "this is because you're a mean loud girl! And I love you so much you nut job"

I've been reading up on pionus lately. Didn't even know they existed. There's not too much information out there so it's greatly appreciated. I just stumbled upon your channel and I love it. Subscribed! Also, maybe share some everyday videos of bird life? That would be interesting!

I don't get the concept of a "beginner" Parrot given a lot of species can actually outlive you and those that don't will still live very long lives.

I have yellow sided conures. They can be nippy and get re-homed often. I do agree they have huge personalities , mine think they're raptors, but I wouldn't trade them in for the world❤️

😭 why did bro stop posting 😭

Entered here expecting just the common species of birds and ended discovering new ones. Great video guys Though I'm not looking exactly for begginer birds (I am between a quaker parrot and a white eyed conure.)

Ive never seen a cuter couple in my life. I can tell they so so loving with their birds and most importantly for YouTube, KNOWLEDGABLE. I’ve seen so many videos where they give misinformation and lead people to choose the wrong bird. It’s heart wrenching for birds and humans to have to resign them to a shelter so giving the proper info including the flaws is so important. Awesome video!!

I have a cockatiel I have had it for 10 years and he is still alive

I actually have a green cheek conure! His head is more a cinnamon color and he has some teal at the end of his wings. They're a very cuddly bird and very adorable. Mine once accidentally rolled himself in a blanket! I suggest you get one!

I just got two cockatiels this year, I really enjoy them.

I laughed when you mentioned cockatiels as indipendent and you have to work hard to build their trust. My experience with my cockatiels have been the complete opposite. Ate from my hand day one. Let out day 2. Day 3 asked for scitches and preens my beard. My male is like glue on me 24/7 follows me around everywhere. Has to eat when I eat, shower when I shower, sleep when I sleep and so on. Most of the day he just wanna chill on me pressed against my cheek while sitting on my chest or shoulder and ask for scritches. He rarely wants to sit on a perch unlessI am being annoying by moving my body a lot but that perch has to be at most half a meter away otherwise he thinks I am too far away. I think it is important to keep in mind that parrots just like people are individuals and are usually very different from eachother. Some are more trusting, some are more bitey, some are more active and so on.

All sorts of good advice here. Nick Morganelli and his wife ran a parrot shop in Winston-Salem for many years (retired years ago and sold the store), and he and his wife were FANTASTIC with their birds, raising babies & breeding. They always let potential customers handle the birds in their shop (those that were safe/socialized enough to do so) for the same reasons you mention. Just discovered your channel today, and I like the "vibe" coming from you and the pretty lady. Interest, passion, and care for the animals as well as the owners (know how to care for your bird properly). Just like "Papa Nick" and his wife always did all those years ago.

Green cheek conures are incredible first time birds 100%. They have BIG personalities in a small body, they love to cuddle, reasonable sound, just a really fantastic bird

Thank you, informative and interesting without being obnoxiously confident in your presentation. Refreshing

I’ve been planning on getting a lovebird, they tend to form very strong bonds with their owners, they are energetic and smart.