From the article: What Are the Best Birds for Apartment Living?
If there is one thing that birds are known for besides flight, it's the sounds of their calls and songs. While a bird's call may be music to the ears of its owner, not everyone will find it to be so pleasant -- and this can mean trouble for bird owners that live in apartments or condominiums. What types of birds truly are the best species for apartment dwellers? Share your experiences below and check out what other bird owners have to say on the subject. Share Your Picks!
Cockatiels-COOL!
- I have two cockatiels and one amazon parrot at my apartment. The cockatiels are very quiet, so I think they are a good choice for apartment dwellers, but my amazon parrot is SERIOUSLY LOUD, so I don't think an amazon parrot is too good for apartments
- —Guest Guest lulu
Apartment Birds
- i have two budgies in my apartment, and i think that they r awesome apartment pets. they barely make a sound and are easy to care for. I also strongly recommend birds such as parrotlets, lovebirds, pionus, finches, and canaries for apartments. cockatiels are good for apartments too, but they are more big and loud than the other birds. i also have a siamese at home, and when i let the budgies out of their cage, the cat will always try to catch them, so keep in mind that when you buy smaller species of pet birds, it is good to keep them at a distance so they wont get physically(or mentally) harmed. HOPED THIS HELPED U, GOOD LUCK! :P
- —Guest Guest Crystal
Cockatiels for apartments
- I have two cockatiels and one yellow caped macaw in my apartment. The cockatiels are absolutely very quiet, they barely make a sound, and if you ask me, I think that cockatiels will make wonderful apartment birds. Other birds I recommend for apartment dwellers is the pionus, canaries, finches, budgies, parrotlets, and lovebirds. Meanwhile, my yellow caped macaw is very energetic, loves to make loud noises, and runs all around the building if I try to take him out for a peaceful walk, so the yellow caped macaw is definitely not a bird for apartments.
- —Guest Flurry7286
Cockatiels for apartments
- I have two cockatiels and one yellow caped macaw in my apartment. The cockatiels are absolutely very quiet, they barely make a sound, and if you ask me, I think that cockatiels will make wonderful apartment birds. Other birds I recommend for apartment dwellers is the pionus, canaries, finches, budgies, parrotlets, and lovebirds. Meanwhile, my yellow caped macaw is very energetic, loves to make loud noises, and runs all around the building if I try to take him out for a peaceful walk, so the yellow caped macaw is definitely not a bird for apartments.
- —Guest Flurry7286
About Budgerigars
- I think that budgies ( or parakeets) are great if you live in an apartment and your neighbors are complaining about the noise levels. I have four budgies of my own (PS I live in an apartment) and they don't make a sound, seriously. Budgies also form a strong bond with their owners and are easy to care for. I recommend a budgerigar if you are a first time owner. Also, these species of birds are also good and quiet ( mostly) for apartment living: pionus, cockatiels, lovebirds, parrotlets, doves, finches and canaries. Tip: do NOT buy these kinds of birds if you live in an apartment: large macaws and cockatoos. HOPE THIS HELPED, LATER! :D
- —Guest Dove Bell 3357
About Budgerigars
- I think that budgies ( or parakeets) are great if you live in an apartment and your neighbors are complaining about the noise levels. I have four budgies of my own (PS I live in an apartment) and they don't make a sound, seriously. Budgies also form a strong bond with their owners and are easy to care for. I recommend a budgerigar if you are a first time owner. Also, these species of birds are also good and quiet ( mostly) for apartment living: pionus, cockatiels, lovebirds, parrotlets, doves, finches and canaries. Tip: do NOT buy these kinds of birds if you live in an apartment: large macaws and cockatoos. HOPE THIS HELPED, LATER! :D
- —Guest Dove Bell 3357
APARTMENT BIRDS
- i think that lovebirds budgies canaries or Quakers are good birds to have if u live in an apartment they do not make noise and are easy to take care of oh and i recommend finches too i had 4 birds in my apartment 2 parrotlets (by the way parrotlets are very quiet too) 1 cockatiel and 1 African grey PS African grey parrots are not loud at all many people think they are but my African grey is very quiet even when there r guests in my home and she is very friendly toward other people so you may try an african grey ( tip: birds need a friend to play with them all day so if u don't have enough time to spare please buy 2 birds as they may get destructive)
- —Guest La la la la
Quiet Birds For Apartment Dwellers
- i think that budgies make like excellent pet birds for those of you who stick to apartments and cannot handle loud noises. i have three budgies of my own:Feather, Dewdrop and Olive. they do NOT make a sound seriously.they r so easy to care for too. i also have a blue and gold macaw PS i live in a house, and i DO NOT recommend blue and gold macaws and cockatoos to those of you who do live in apartments, they are seriously LOUD, and they are SO destructive when they get bored, so if you r wiling to take that risk u can buy a large macaw or parrot or cockatooo(but i'm still telling you its a bad idea folks:( and i MEAN IT) if u dont think a budgie suits you here are the other options for quiet birds: cockatiels, lovebirds(sometimes), pionus, finches, or quakers. and PS to those of u who think that conures are loud birds, think twice, okay? my friend had a conure in an APARTMENT and the conure was very kind and quiet to all the visitors who passed by( i'm telling the truth, seriously)
- —Guest :) guess
BEST APARTMENT BIRDS
- for me i think that budgies, finches, cockatiels and parrotlets make great bird companions if u r an apartment dweller. i never actually had a dove as a pet before but i heard they make good quiet pets too. i have 2 budgies and 4 finches at my apartment, and they barely make a sound (except for when they r angry of course). they r not expensive and don't take up much room, they r also very easy to care for. i think that budgies r really nice pets (and friends). they r loving and form strong bonds with their owner, like 1 time when i had to leave the apartment and go outside, they kept urging me to come back. although yes, budgies do make very quiet pets, i suggest first time owners if u think u do not have enough time to spend with your pet birds they may get destructive, so if you don't have much time to spare with your bird, it is best to buy a second one so your bird can have a buddy to play with all day long (tip:not all species of birds get along well).
- —Guest polo342
Want A QUIET BIRD?
- i think that a budgie will make a great quiet bird. i have two budgies of my own and they barely make a sound (except when they r angry that is). You can also try doves finches or cockatiels, they make quiet pets too :)
- —Guest birdy birdo well
parrotlets
- I've had quaker parrots and they can have a range of sounds and talking. But, my former sister-in-law used to raise parrotlets and I've been to her house when she had several of the little things at one time. I have to say that her birds did get loud. Louder than my quaker parrot, at any rate. It amazed me that such a loud sound could come from such a little bird. Anyway, would the sound be worth complaining about? It depends on who is listening, I guess. She said that none of her neighbors ever complained about the birds being too noisy. But, she lived in a house. I'm not sure I would be able to say the same thing where I live.
- —djnova50
P'lets are perfect for apartments
- We have a green rumped parrotlet and he is ideal for apartment living. I've never met a parrotlet that I would consider noise complaint worthy, so I have no idea what Itsy is talking about... my guess is that the bird has an underlying behavioral issue that hasn't been addressed by the owner
- —Guest Milo
ARE YOU MAD !?!!?
- Excuse me 'Itsy", but parrotlets are not that loud.You talk about them like the blue and gold macaw! It may scream because your friend is not taking care of it. So you go help your friend if you are a expert on parrots. And if you leave your friend with a loud parrotlet then you are a big JERK, and not much of a friend. Oh, and budgies, cockatiels, finches, canaries, pionus, or doves are quiet ( usually ) so the yare good apartment pets . and again go help your friend ITSY. PS what kind of name is ITSY I mean really .
- —Guest LA LA LA
RATED AWSOME !!!!!!!!!!!!
- A good pet bird for apartment dwellers is the senegal or brown headed parrot ! these quiet birds are great pets for those who want a quiet but spunky parrot ! Hope this helps ! PS whoever said parrotlets are loud you must have never met one in your life . Parrotlets are really quiet . especially The spectecaled parrotlet . Parrotlets are as quiet as a senegal or doves which are also great pets . especially the diamond dove .
- —Guest Bird is the word
senegals are awesome
- My friend has a senegal and it barely ever makes a noise . Senegal parrots are good quiet pets .
- —Guest 123 birdy
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