Easiest Birds to Train
Breeds that pick up training quickly and stay motivated to work with their owner.
← All pet bird species (12)9 entries
African Grey Parrot
The most intelligent bird you will ever share your home with — and the most demanding.
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 1 lb (0.4–0.6 kg)
- Lifespan
- 40–60 years
Budgerigar (Budgie)
Small, bright and full of personality — the perfect introduction to bird ownership.
- Size
- Small
- Weight
- 0.9–1.4 oz (25–40 g)
- Lifespan
- 5–15 years
Cockatiel
Whistling, crested and genuinely affectionate — the best first parrot there is.
- Size
- Small
- Weight
- 2.8–4.2 oz (80–120 g)
- Lifespan
- 15–25 years
Green-Cheeked Conure
Big parrot personality at a volume a flat can survive.
- Size
- Small
- Weight
- 2.1–2.8 oz (60–80 g)
- Lifespan
- 20–30 years
Eclectus Parrot
The parrot where males and females look like different species — and eat like it too.
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 1 lb (0.4–0.6 kg)
- Lifespan
- 30–50 years
Quaker Parrot
A small parrot with an enormous vocabulary and a habit of building things.
- Size
- Medium
- Weight
- 3.2–4.9 oz (90–140 g)
- Lifespan
- 20–30 years
Sun Conure
A blaze of yellow and orange with a voice to match.
- Size
- Small
- Weight
- 3.5–4.6 oz (100–130 g)
- Lifespan
- 20–30 years
Indian Ringneck Parakeet
An elegant, intelligent parrot and an exceptional talker.
- Size
- Small
- Weight
- 4.1–4.9 oz (115–140 g)
- Lifespan
- 20–30 years
Senegal Parrot
A compact, quiet African parrot with a big personality.
- Size
- Small
- Weight
- 4.2–6 oz (120–170 g)
- Lifespan
- 25–35 years