pet birds

Feathered household animals

Pet birds are birds kept as companion animals in the home, typically in cages or aviaries.

The category ranges from small species like parakeets, canaries, and finches to larger parrots, cockatiels, and cockatoos.

Unlike dogs or cats, pet birds require specialized care including proper perches, varied diets, and social interaction to prevent behavioral problems: The pet birds squawked whenever someone entered the room.

Related

pretty bird · lorikeet · cockatiel · canary · mimicry · perch · finch · vocalization · aviary · preening · molting · feeding · cage · courtship rituals · training sessions · cuttlebone · seed mix · budgie

Opposites
domestication status

pet birdswild birds

migratory birds · birds of prey · raptors · seabirds · native birds

animal category as pets

pet birdsdogs

Domesticated barking mammals

pet fish · cats · hamsters · guinea pigs · aquarium fish

human relationship to animals

pet birdspoultry

Birds raised for food

game birds · chickens · pigeons · livestock · turkeys

Family

pet, birds

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G