Low-Maintenance Birds
Breeds with modest grooming and exercise demands, for owners with less time to give.
← All pet bird species (12)5 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
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
Canary
A songbird to listen to rather than handle — quiet, undemanding and centuries in the making.
- Size
- Small
- Weight
- 0.5–1.1 oz (15–30 g)
- Lifespan
- 10–15 years
Zebra Finch
Busy, chattering and best kept in company — a flock bird, never a solo pet.
- Size
- Small
- Weight
- 0.4–0.6 oz (10–16 g)
- Lifespan
- 5–9 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