1. Yellow Collared Macaw

Submitted by Stephanie Brown The Yellow- Collared Macaw (Ara auricollis) is originally from the center of South America ( SW Brazil, E Bolivia, N. Paraguay and N.Argentina ). These are highly adaptable birds as indicated by the...

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2. Lineolated or Barred Parakeets (South & Central America)

Lineolated or barred parakeets (also known as linnies) are fun little birds to have.  They are very amiable little guys, if properly socialized, and most seem to love to snuggle, particularly on your shoulder and especially if you have longer...

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3. Moustached Parakeet (Asiatics)

A Moustached Parakeet is an excellent first parrot for those who want to have a parrot but are concerned about cage size requirements and noise level.  They are small in stature but can be big in attitude.  Moustacheds are speech...

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4. Meyer's Parrot (Polycephalus Family) Africa

A Meyer's Parrot is an excellent first parrot for those who want to have a parrot but are concerned about cage size requirements and noise level.  They are small in stature but can be big in attitude.  Meyer's are speech capable with some...

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5. Caique - Black Headed

Caiques are known as the clowns of the parrot world.  They are beautiful little creatures, and play continually.  More often than not, while playing, they are hanging upside down playing with a toy that has taken their fancy. They...

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6. Caique - White Bellied

Caiques are known as the clowns of the parrot world.  They are beautiful little creatures, and play continually.  More often than not, while playing, they are hanging upside down playing with a toy that has taken their fancy. They...

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7. Derbyan Parakeet (Asiatics)

The Derbyan Parakeet, although not often seen in the companion bird industry, is one of the sweetest dispositioned birds imaginable.  They are beautiful birds and are easily sexed if you are willing to wait a year or so.  Both male and...

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8. African Congo Grey

The African Congo Grey is one of the most sought after companions.  Generally speaking, they are one of the best talkers of all the parrots but as with everything, there is always the exception to the rule.  An African Congo Grey...

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9. Macaw - Hahn's

The Hahn's Macaw is the smallest of the mini macaw species in the pet industry.  With a lot of socialization, the Hahn's Macaw can be a charming little companion.  They can be quite nippy unless their wishes are...

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10. Macaw - Scarlet

The Scarlet Macaw is the third or fourth largest of the common macaw species in the companion pet industry.  The Scarlet is also a great companion but as with most macaws requires strict discipline because of the size,...

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