{"id":98883,"date":"2022-01-29T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-28T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/aleksawn.bget.ru\/10-luchshix-vidov-ptic-kotoryx-lyudi-derzhat-v-kachestve-domashnix-zhivotnyx\/"},"modified":"2026-10-26T16:19:02","modified_gmt":"2026-10-26T13:19:02","slug":"10-best-bird-species-people-keep-as-pets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bukvaved.top\/en\/10-luchshix-vidov-ptic-kotoryx-lyudi-derzhat-v-kachestve-domashnix-zhivotnyx\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Bird Species People Keep as Pets"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>People have kept birds as pets for centuries, and there are many different types of birds to choose from. Some people keep exotic birds, while others prefer common pet birds. There are pros and cons to keeping any type of bird as a pet, and it&#039;s important to do your research before deciding which type is right for you. In this article, we&#039;ll discuss the top 10 bird species people keep as pets.<\/p>\n<h2>1. Budgerigar<\/h2>\n<p>The budgerigar, also known as the common parakeet, is one of the most popular bird species that people choose to keep as pets.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-76688\" src=\"https:\/\/bukvaved.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/10-luchshix-vidov-ptic-kotoryx-lyudi-derzhat-v-kachestve-domashnix-zhivotnyx_640b3fc414f83.jpeg\" alt=\"Top 10 Bird Species People Keep as Pets\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" ><\/p>\n<p>Budgerigars are small and easy to care for. Their diet consists primarily of seeds, but they should also be fed fresh fruits and vegetables daily. Budgerigars can be taught to talk and are very sociable birds who enjoy interacting with their owners. Budgerigars typically live between 8 and 12 years.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Cockatiel<\/h2>\n<p>The cockatiel is one of the most popular bird species kept as pets in Australia. If you&#039;ve ever seen a parrot with yellow feathers, there&#039;s a good chance it&#039;s a cockatiel. Cockatiels have been popular pets in the United States for over 30 years and are known to be one of the easiest bird species to care for. The average lifespan of a healthy cockatiel is 15 to 20 years.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Owls<\/h2>\n<p>If you&#039;re looking for a pet with a unique appearance and a cute little hoot, it might be time to consider getting an owl. There are over 200 different species of owls, and most are safe to keep as pets.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bukvaved.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/12-udivitelnyh-faktov-o-sovah-o-kotoryh-vy-veroyatno-nikogda-ne-slyshali_67e66d4294431.jpeg\" ><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bukvaved.top\/en\/12-udivitelnyh-faktov-o-sovah-o-kotoryh-vy-veroyatno-nikogda-ne-slyshali\/\">Owls<\/a> They can make loud noises, but they also have a tiny squeak that some people find cute. Owls should be kept in large cages with plenty of perches and toys, but they also need several hours outside the cage to fly each day. If you&#039;re looking for a creative name for your owl, there are plenty of websites online that can help. Just make sure you choose a unique name and that no one else has a pet with that name.<\/p>\n<p>The average lifespan of an owl varies by species, but most owls live between 15 and 25 years.<\/p>\n<h2>4. Peony parrots<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bukvaved.top\/en\/zhivotnye-kotorye-umeyut-schitat\/\">Parrots<\/a> The Pionus is one of the most popular bird species kept in captivity as pets. Most Pionus parrots reach about 13 inches in length and have an average lifespan of 40 to 50 years. Pionus parrots are generally very quiet and make excellent pets for apartment dwellers.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bukvaved.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/11-rozovyh-zhivotnyh-kotorye-porazyat-vas-svoej-zavorazhivayushhej-vneshnostyu_67e66c9be695e.jpeg\" alt=\"pink animals\" ><\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Pionus parrots have been observed to exhibit a natural form of play behavior in the wild. This means that when these birds are taken from the wild and forced to live in captivity, they may become bored and depressed if they don&#039;t have access to plenty of toys or activities.<\/p>\n<h2>5. Quaker parrots<\/h2>\n<p>Quaker parrots, also known as monk parakeets, are native to South America. These birds have been popular pets in the United States for over 40 years. Quaker parrots have a natural urge to chew, so they need plenty of wooden toys. The average lifespan of a healthy Quaker parrot is 20 to 30 years.<\/p>\n<h2>6. Cockatoo<\/h2>\n<p>Cockatoos are among the most beautiful and intelligent birds kept as pets. There are 11 different species of cockatoos, and all make excellent pets for people who have plenty of time and space for their birds, as their wingspans require it.<\/p>\n<p>Cockatoos typically require a large cage, at least 4 feet high and 3 feet wide, but they can also be let out of their cages for extended periods of time when under the supervision of their owners. Cockatoos are known to live up to 80 years, and some species can live up to 150 years.<\/p>\n<h2>7. Finches<\/h2>\n<p>Finches are <a href=\"https:\/\/bukvaved.top\/en\/8-milyh-fotografij-obnimayushhihsya-pticz\/\">small birds<\/a>, They make excellent pets for people living in apartments or small houses, and they don&#039;t require a lot of space. Finch-sized cages should be at least 18 inches high and 14 inches wide, but larger is better for finches.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bukvaved.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/rybak-rybaka-vidit-izdaleka_65aad75c3b3e4.jpeg\" alt=\"A fisherman sees another fisherman from afar\" ><\/p>\n<p>Finches should be kept in pairs and ideally should be let out of their cage for at least one hour a day. Finches live from 4 to 8 years.<\/p>\n<h2>8. Lovebirds<\/h2>\n<p>There are nine different species of lovebirds, and all make excellent pets. Lovebirds can be territorial and aggressive toward other bird species, but they often bond closely with one family member. Lovebirds should be kept in pairs because they become very distressed when separated from their partner. The average lifespan of lovebirds is 8 to 15 years.<\/p>\n<h2>9. African grey parrots<\/h2>\n<p>If you&#039;re looking for a talking pet parrot, you should seriously consider the African Grey. These birds are known to learn a vocabulary of over 100 words and phrases, and they also often demonstrate an ability to understand numbers and colors.<\/p>\n<p>The average lifespan of an African grey parrot is 80 to 95 years, although certain factors can shorten this lifespan. African grey parrots also have beaks that need regular trimming, and they require plenty of cage space, ideally with a swing and other toys.<\/p>\n<h2>10. Canary<\/h2>\n<p>Canaries are one of the most popular birds kept as pets, and these small songbirds are still found in many home cages around the world. Many people keep more than one canary in a cage, but it&#039;s important to remember that they should always be kept in pairs.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-76689\" src=\"https:\/\/bukvaved.top\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/10-luchshix-vidov-ptic-kotoryx-lyudi-derzhat-v-kachestve-domashnix-zhivotnyx_640b3fc469a12.jpeg\" alt=\"Top 10 Bird Species People Keep as Pets\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" ><\/p>\n<p>Canaries require a lot of room to move around in their cage, so a canary cage should have at least 12 inches of perch space and 10 inches of width. Canaries live from 5 to 12 years.<\/p>\n<p>Birds make excellent pets for a variety of reasons. They are beautiful, intelligent, and can be taught to do tricks. Some birds, such as parrots, can even learn to talk. Most birds require a lot of space, so people living in small houses or apartments shouldn&#039;t consider birds as pets. Birds also need plenty of toys and activities, otherwise they can become bored and depressed. The average lifespan of most pet birds is 5 to 12 years, but some species can live up to 100 years.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>People have kept birds as pets for centuries, and there are many different types of birds that people can choose from.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":57657,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[20],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-98883","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-fakty"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bukvaved.top\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/98883","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bukvaved.top\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bukvaved.top\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bukvaved.top\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bukvaved.top\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=98883"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/bukvaved.top\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/98883\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":172573,"href":"https:\/\/bukvaved.top\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/98883\/revisions\/172573"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bukvaved.top\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/57657"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bukvaved.top\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=98883"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bukvaved.top\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=98883"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bukvaved.top\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=98883"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}