Simply put, parrots can be loud. Sometimes noise is relative- what sounds like normal twittering, chirping, and calling to some bird owners may be shrill or intolerable for others. An important consideration to make before purchasing a bird is your living space, and in some cases, your neighbors, other house hold members, or restrictions of your building if you are in a condo or an apartment. (Many rentable locations are now increasingly pet-friendly!)
This list takes into consideration both noise volume and the frequency of vocalizations. It is not comprehensive, and will not apply to all birds as each bird is an individual! Some male cockatiels may whistle non-stop while an amazon sits in silence. A pair of lovebirds may be more gregarious than a single conure.
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Generally Suitable in Pet-Friendly Apartments |
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Generally Not Suitable in Apartments |
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Finch |
Large Parakeets |
Large Conure |
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Canary |
Pionus |
Amazon |
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Budgerigar |
Senegal |
Cockatoo |
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Grass Parakeet |
Ringneck |
Macaw |
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Lovebird |
Jardine |
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Parrotlet |
Caique |
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Lineolated |
Eclectus |
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Cockatiel |
African Grey |
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Greencheek Conure |
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