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My fasination with birds began about 10 years ago with a rescued umbrella cockatoo and a mollucan cockatoo. Since then I've managed to collect macaws, lovebirds, tiels, larger parakeets, and an African grey. I also have a small bird rescue organization helping to place birds who need a new home.Along with the birds I also have a rescued retire...
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Bird Species

Birds are amazing animal companions. They are beautiful, intelligent and playful, have vibrant personalities, and some possess the delightful ability to verbally interact with their owners!

There are hundreds of species of birds which are suitable as pets. Each genus and species possess their own unique temperament, energy level and special care needs. To help you decide on the perfect companion bird that suits your lifestyle and personality, RightPet has gathered detailed descriptions of the most popular pet bird species.

Please take a few moments to recommend any birds you have had as pets. Collectively, we have the ability to inform, educate and assist others to identify their perfect avian companion!

Top 10 recommended Bird Species
(based on 10 recommendations)

Species		Overall recommendation		Recommendations
	Eclectus Parrot	Currently 100 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110	4.7	15
	Green-cheeked Conure	Currently 100 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110	4.7	22
	Blue-crowned Conure	Currently 100 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110	4.5	10
	Congo African Grey Parrot	Currently 100 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110	4.5	45
	Pacific Parrotlet	Currently 100 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110	4.5	12
	Sun Conure	Currently 100 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110	4.5	14
	White-bellied Caique	Currently 100 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110	4.5	13
	Budgerigar	Currently 100 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110	4.4	47
	Cockatiel	Currently 100 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110	4.4	51
	Military Macaw	Currently 100 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110	4.4	13

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