Ah yes, the $10 000 largest parrot in the world with a beak that can break cage bars and bones, requires loads of well-informed training and interaction to stay healthy, lives up to 50 years and needs at minimum a whole ass room to itself - perfect for beginners thx
If you haven't got room for a Hyacinth, how about a Conure? As long as the cage is "big enough so they can spread their wings" they'll thrive. And if your bird gets noisy, apparently you can simply cover the cage so the sound no longer bothers you. A treasure trove of valuable information right here.
Dont want to cut the happiness for anyone here but, Umbrella cockatoos are one of the WORST pet birds, they are smart and get easly temperamental when in hormonal seasons, they also require WAYYY more attention then whats stated on the video, cockatoos are better for people used to birds, since its hard to read their body language, they are also one of the most rehomed parrot species, together with basically all other types of cockatoos, Amazons and African Greys, PLEASE, stay away from those birds as a starter bird owner unless you have researched a lot, and have experience with other animals with similar moods (ex. cats, altough birds take much more work then cats, their personalities/moods are relatively similar if you had atleast 4-5 cats and seen how different their personalities can be, just dont expect them to be as easy to take care of, cats are self sufficient in basically everything, while birds need your love and attention as frequently as possible, if you dont have time for birds I highly advise you to get more independant and self sufficient birds, or heck, just get a cat if you dont have basically any time for birds, also remember, most birds live 30+ years, yes there execptions, but the "loved by the crowd" birds generally live from 30-100 years.)
I always say if you want a macaw as a first pet bird, get a Hahn's macaw. If you want an African Grey, get a Timneh African grey, want an Amazon get a Lilac crowned, want a quiet parrot get a Pionus etc. In terms of parrots for first time owners bigger doesn't always mean better.
agreed. I find any video that recommends a cockatoo to be complete BS. They really shouldn't be pets. 90% of the homes can't give them what they mentally need.
No 1. pet bird of all time, pigeon. Yes, a pigeon, fancy or feral. Minimal noise, cuddles better than a cat or a dog, crazy affectionate, easy to feed and care for, cute as heck. I don't know why but they smell so good, like combination of popcorn and cooked corn on a cob. I know its random but I just go comatose when a pigeon lays under my neck and falls a sleep.
I've had birds for 20+ years. A rule I go by is the bigger the beak the bigger the bite damage. If you own a bird, chances are you will get bit at some point. Out of the breeds I've had, cockatiels nip the least. Love birds can be nasty little buggers. Conures, cockatiels, budgies and Quaker parrots are all good choices for limited experience owners. I have my eye on a rosy bourke next. Keep in mind the lifespan of each breed also. We are older and our green cheek will most likely need someone younger to keep up with him, providing the best companionship and care at some point. Luckily, my grandson is willing and eager to step in and they are bonded. People tend to overlook the common budgie, but they are wonderful little companions. Entertaining and very intelligent with the capacity to learn human speech easily.
Cockatoos are not for beginners! It’s like having a baby for 90 years. If you go to any avian shelter, you will see Macaws, Cockatoos, and African grey, they are not for beginners and need constant attentions. Please please please do research on the bad side of cockatoos. If you are not a very experienced bird owner DONT GET ONE! You have no clue how sad it is when cockatoos end up in a shelter since the bird was to hard to take care of. And the Macaws that this TH-cam channel recommends are not for beginners. That doesn’t mean that this is a bad channel, it just means not to get macaws, African grays, or cockatoos unless you are an expert bird owners. I don’t recommend getting a parrot as a first bird either. Finches and canary’s plus budgies like the video said. Please do research on the Bird you want before you get one. Thank you and love the video
@@PeterJake2868 Budgies are far easier and cheaper to look after than other parrots. Large parrots are more intelligent and emotionally complicated and will demand far more of your resources. Cockatiel is not a bad choice either. Green Cheek Conure can go either way for a beginner, but if you are up for more of a serious challenge and have the time and patience to spare..... All just my opinion
I actually had a parrot for fey years, I was thinking on getting a car but I also want a bird, so I was planning to get a bird, train it a bit, then get a calm kitten and train it to do no harm to the bird and not to go near.
Thera Planet They are so cuddly and all, but I have a cockatoo, and when we got her, she attacked me and hissed. Her body language is very hard to read. She still attacks randomly and I have heard the same from MANY other cockatoos owners. But she can also be just the sweetest! I’m so sorry if I offended you, these other birds are great! Cockatoos are just a bit deceiving
I know, I’ve read that they are for beginners so many places but they really aren’t. Just because they’re gentle doesn’t mean you should get one if you don’t have a lot of bird experience.
No actually they are 15k and as a beginner a hyacinth is a good pet, price doesn't relate to experience its relates to accessories and birds. Hyacinths are incredible birds and yes they are for beginners.
Interesting that so few people mention Budgies (Parakeets) here. We have had our girl for 10 years and she has just been a delight to have around. Things I like about budgies: a) Ideal for a small apartment. b) They chatter a lot but nowhere near loud enough to annoy neighbors. c) Even if they do bite they can't possibly hurt you. d) Don't require vast quantities of food. e) They have BIG personalities in small bodies - no two birds are alike, but most are very friendly and very responsive to human interaction. Some "downsides". I would say they are not good birds for kids because kids frighten them too much. Like any bird, vet bills are high when they get sick - just because it is small doesn't mean it necessarily that much cheaper to keep healthy and happy. In my opinion budgies are the most underrated of all bird pets maybe because they can be acquired so easily, and they don't seem that glamorous. ....just my 2c.
This video is gonna make more and more birds end up in parrot adoption shelters. Birds need lots of care and are hard to keep. You must research before buying birds!
Yes you should research into birds but this is a good kick starter or basic information for the type of bird you want while this video isn’t quite enough information to go off of right away you can still research yourself after the video
We have a green cheek conure, 5 years old, he is a lot of fun!!! This is a first for us, for Charlie the conure, is such a clown, socially and playfully funny!!!🐦♥️ My best friend!!🐦♥️
I had a lovebird a couple years back, and I’m thinking about getting another bird once our puppy grows up. What would be a good breed for a lower end intermediate caretaker?
@@cking91182 trust me I know I have had my birds for 6 or 7 months now they are not fully tame yet almost there though I think I'll be able to fully tame them by the end of the summer
A pigeon is actually a Rock Dove. Most people just do not understand how smart and curious they are. It is sad that they get such a bad rap. Our city poisons them. I think Rock Doves are beautiful.
Green checked conure....of the 8 species of birds I have had over the past 25 years, the small green cheek conure is the friendliest, most interesting bird and is just perfect as a first bird.
I am absolutely against the term "beginner birds". All birds need equal love, attention, and care, but yes generally smaller birds are easier to care for than bigger birds;bites, amount of food, size of cage, size of toys, destruction, and just intimidation.
I personally believe any bird may be your first bird, but you have to be prepared. I would say try to volunteer at bird sanctuaries to get used to birds, the noise, and compare the birds you would be working with. Hyacinth Macaws are big, they take up a lot of space, their bites hurt, and they can be extremely loud. But nonetheless, being prepared is key. My only reason for not recommending these large birds is Amazons, African Greys, Macaws, and Cockatoos all are the most found in shelters, mostly because of how big of a responsibility they are because of how long they live, or maybe their owners could've passed before they did. So many people give up on these large birds because of this huge responsibility. Leaving so many birds in shelters, so I would say if you want one of these larger birds, go rescue one from a shelter, give one a home that would love it rather than getting a baby, or a young one. No bird should be able to be discarded like that. They are the 3rd most popular pet in the world and they are also the number one in rehomes. As well as children maybe wanting a bird, they need something relatively hardy, and easier than these large birds. These large birds can break the skin and easily take off a finger. These large birds also need a lot of space, they cant be left in their cage because there isn't enough room for them to fly around. Also, let me reiterate since I lived with a Scarlet Macaw for a while, THEY ARE LOUD. To be concise, smaller birds, with a more chill or friendly personality would be more ideal for someone starting out rather than one of these large birds for someone who doesn't know what to expect.
any 'best birds' list that has cockatoos isn't worth listening to. Cockatoos are 100% NOT for beginners. In fact very few people should ever keep a cockatoo. They need CONSTANT attention. They WILL self harm without it. You can't leave them alone while you work for 8 hours. And vacations are also going to be difficult and extremely rare. They WILL need to be a main focus for many, many years. Honestly, no one should own a cockatoo. It's just not mentally healthy for them.
YOURE JOKING RIGHT- umbrella cockatoos, and other cockatoos can be absolutely psycho when not paired with the right owner who is dedicated to giving them hours of their time!! Please these birds deserve the world and I love them but a lot of them end up getting re-homed because of this!!
no no it's okay really - content creator says give them an hour of attention every day it'll be alright. Same with the conure - cage needs to be big enough so they can "spread their wings" so that's like 40 X 40cm right? Well that's no problem I can fit one right next to my TV
Cockatiel, Love Bird, Budgies, Parrot r the best of u can raised them from pups. If u can do that then u can be sure u will have a wonderful life partner for sure. They need attention n they love to play with u. They live very long if u take care of them properly. Parrots also a great pet n they will live 20/40 years. This is a ultimate commitment if u really want a pet who can also be a life partner
We had 2 rescue Goffins Cockatoos, they loved to chase rolled up athletic socks but their real "fun" was to chase my wife and daughter making like they were going after their feet. They never actually bit but once they screamed and ran, the two strutted around wings out and crest up. Unfortunately, we had to move several states away for a job, so we donated them to the local Bird Club so they could find them a great family.
Okay you really just didn’t put the biggest and hardest macaw to hold on a list for beginner. These birds can bite your fingers off, and they are not “gentle giants” all the time trust me. Hopefully nobody listened to the video and thought that it was a good idea. Poor soul if so
I enjoyed your video very much. I had never heard of the Pionus. I hope you can do videos showing this type & telling us more about them. How about the Ring Neck? I understand makes great pets, comes un beautiful colors & they are great talkers & players.
I had a flock of doves when I was young, but they kept fighting each other. I had them in a huge aviary that had more than enough space for all of them.
I don't have any bird experience yet but I feel like macaws and cockatoos are far too expensive and high maintenance for a beginner like the hyacinth macaw in the thumbnail is usually around 40,000$ (not hating and sorry for bad English I was taught French first :-) )
Galahs are excellent. I found one starving. Near death. It has never ever bitten me or made the gesture to do so. My irn is the opposite. I love doves too. The best. Canaries if hand raised are super. Starlings super too. Love is all that is needed.
I have a parrotlet & they are NOT a beginner bird lol. they are very quite though but they have personalities of Amazons, their cousins. they are nippy & territorial
hyacinth macaw's cost is about 40,000 dollars i have one and it is so cute and good behave to other people and they are expensive and they also eat expensive food that can be 100 dollars
You don't have a hyacinth, if you did you would know you don't feed a hyacinth bird food, maybe a small amount a day but majority of their diet is human foods. And hyacinths are 15k nowadays.
@@ShaiOsman they never said that they had bird food? Also they can be different prices in different areas. I'm not saying they definitely have one but you need to stop being a know it all.
Cannot believe why cockatoos and other parrots are on this list. Cockatiels are NOT easy birds as they require a LOT of interaction. I always ask people what kind of attention can you give a bird?
I've got a long flight cage with about 16 zebra finch in. They are full of character each one with strong personality. They love rainforest TH-cam stuff played. Bath's usually three times a week. Plenty of good seed mix ( versa laga premium prestige) plenty of cucumber broccoli etc. Fresh water Miller too. I find I have to change perches round lots to break territorial behaviour. I have a packet of biotics in freezer for them too. They are noisy but breed well. Mine have boiled egg once a week as protein treat.
This is such bad advice ! A cockatoo or Macaw are NOT great beginner birds at ALL ! They are probably some of the actual hardest birds to have as a pet !
Owls are wild, and they spend most of their time alone, hunting for their next meal. They are predators by nature, and handling them requires special equipment and a special set of skills.
You should get a big cage where the budgies can fly around, most parrots fly *horizontally* so buy a long cage, they also need lots *fruits and vegetables* on their diet, dont forget to let your bird out of the cage everyday for exercise. And for gods sake *dont clip their flight feathers!* Also use *natural wood* perches with various widths and curves, and change your toys every week, dont use plastic toys, but instead buy natural toys. If the toy is painted make sure the paint is *not toxic!* As an extra since parrots *love destroying* and *shredding* , you could buy some shredding toys. You cant buy a pet if you dont study before getting one!
i am currently searching for breed/s of bird pets that will not fly away even if u take it with u outdoor or when u take it with u when u ride a bike.. i dont want to tie its leg if ever.. can u guys name ur top 5?
Hmm a bird that wont fly away...Ostrich ? They dont fly away ....or Maybe a Kiwi , but I dont think New Zealand would be to happy if you are trying to smuggle on of those out of their country...
What a terrible video. Bad advice, bad bird recommendations . Just a few examples, Lovebirds can be extremely nasty, even when hand raised (very strong bite for a small bird). Indian ringnecks are not social contact species, which means they don't particularly like being touched and scratched. Finches and Canaries, apart from the occasional hand raised bird are not hands on species. Last but not least, Macaws and Cockatoos (apart from most Galahs) are not in any way a "easy, beginner" bird. I have kept, bred and worked with birds for the majority of my life. For anyone considering a pet bird, please do thorough research. TH-cam videos of a cute bird that seems so friendly and wonderful are only a tiny insight into the actual reality of the life of living with any bird.
DO NOT GET A HYACINTH MACAW AS A BEGINNER THEY WILL LIVE 30-60 years and upwards so if you are ready for that then go so. They are also very expensive and are loud. They are not birds for beginners
@@Nxrvy just gotta say cause I have a roommate who got one and it was hell for the bird . small cage no training and bad diet . Bird was plucking and I had to take care of it till it found a loving owner.
DO not listen to this macaws are not very good birds for beginners because they are big they also have a very strong bite and can do serious damage if they get angry I suggest to get a budgie of cockatiel for starter.
@@trinitynoble772 they are not guranteed singers. I've seen that only 40% of male tiels will even try singing (not counting their mating calls) and 1% of females will sing.
definitely dont get a cockatoo if u dont have the time or experience that goes for all big birds cockatoos can also bite hard same with Hyacinth Macaw all birds need time but beware the bigger the bird the harder the bite even the most friendliest can bite when annoyed moulting angry
Only a conure needs leafy greens?!where do u get your info from! Every bird beeds veg every day. And unbrella cockatoo is not an bigginer bird they are really bad and only experienced owners shpuld get them.Also a hyacinth macaw is also not s bigginer bird they are very expensive
Ah yes, the $10 000 largest parrot in the world with a beak that can break cage bars and bones, requires loads of well-informed training and interaction to stay healthy, lives up to 50 years and needs at minimum a whole ass room to itself - perfect for beginners thx
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If you haven't got room for a Hyacinth, how about a Conure? As long as the cage is "big enough so they can spread their wings" they'll thrive.
And if your bird gets noisy, apparently you can simply cover the cage so the sound no longer bothers you. A treasure trove of valuable information right here.
Holy omg now I can finally ask my parents for a gigantic blue flying knife! Thanks for saying it’s a great beginner pet! 👍👍
@@uberbeast113 I sell conures I breed parrots I have blue and gold macaws and looking for a hyacinth
Hyacinth macaw are easily over $20,000. It would be my first choice as a parrot but who has that amount of money?
Dont want to cut the happiness for anyone here but, Umbrella cockatoos are one of the WORST pet birds, they are smart and get easly temperamental when in hormonal seasons, they also require WAYYY more attention then whats stated on the video, cockatoos are better for people used to birds, since its hard to read their body language, they are also one of the most rehomed parrot species, together with basically all other types of cockatoos, Amazons and African Greys, PLEASE, stay away from those birds as a starter bird owner unless you have researched a lot, and have experience with other animals with similar moods (ex. cats, altough birds take much more work then cats, their personalities/moods are relatively similar if you had atleast 4-5 cats and seen how different their personalities can be, just dont expect them to be as easy to take care of, cats are self sufficient in basically everything, while birds need your love and attention as frequently as possible, if you dont have time for birds I highly advise you to get more independant and self sufficient birds, or heck, just get a cat if you dont have basically any time for birds, also remember, most birds live 30+ years, yes there execptions, but the "loved by the crowd" birds generally live from 30-100 years.)
thank you for the support
Agee! I volunteer at a rescue and cockatoos are the most surrendered and hardest to rehome.
I always say if you want a macaw as a first pet bird, get a Hahn's macaw. If you want an African Grey, get a Timneh African grey, want an Amazon get a Lilac crowned, want a quiet parrot get a Pionus etc. In terms of parrots for first time owners bigger doesn't always mean better.
I agree
agreed. I find any video that recommends a cockatoo to be complete BS. They really shouldn't be pets. 90% of the homes can't give them what they mentally need.
No 1. pet bird of all time, pigeon. Yes, a pigeon, fancy or feral. Minimal noise, cuddles better than a cat or a dog, crazy affectionate, easy to feed and care for, cute as heck. I don't know why but they smell so good, like combination of popcorn and cooked corn on a cob. I know its random but I just go comatose when a pigeon lays under my neck and falls a sleep.
I've had birds for 20+ years. A rule I go by is the bigger the beak the bigger the bite damage. If you own a bird, chances are you will get bit at some point. Out of the breeds I've had, cockatiels nip the least. Love birds can be nasty little buggers. Conures, cockatiels, budgies and Quaker parrots are all good choices for limited experience owners. I have my eye on a rosy bourke next. Keep in mind the lifespan of each breed also. We are older and our green cheek will most likely need someone younger to keep up with him, providing the best companionship and care at some point. Luckily, my grandson is willing and eager to step in and they are bonded. People tend to overlook the common budgie, but they are wonderful little companions. Entertaining and very intelligent with the capacity to learn human speech easily.
You just described my cat
They just learned to unlock doors, I am scare
Cockatoos are not for beginners! It’s like having a baby for 90 years. If you go to any avian shelter, you will see Macaws, Cockatoos, and African grey, they are not for beginners and need constant attentions. Please please please do research on the bad side of cockatoos. If you are not a very experienced bird owner DONT GET ONE! You have no clue how sad it is when cockatoos end up in a shelter since the bird was to hard to take care of. And the Macaws that this TH-cam channel recommends are not for beginners. That doesn’t mean that this is a bad channel, it just means not to get macaws, African grays, or cockatoos unless you are an expert bird owners. I don’t recommend getting a parrot as a first bird either. Finches and canary’s plus budgies like the video said. Please do research on the Bird you want before you get one. Thank you and love the video
@@az-vx2cw indeed. Our appreciation to the few comments that act as damage control for this awful video
Is budgie the best choice?
@@PeterJake2868 Budgies are far easier and cheaper to look after than other parrots. Large parrots are more intelligent and emotionally complicated and will demand far more of your resources.
Cockatiel is not a bad choice either. Green Cheek Conure can go either way for a beginner, but if you are up for more of a serious challenge and have the time and patience to spare.....
All just my opinion
Bro my pet bird died this morning I am so sad😭😭😭😭😭
I actually had a parrot for fey years, I was thinking on getting a car but I also want a bird, so I was planning to get a bird, train it a bit, then get a calm kitten and train it to do no harm to the bird and not to go near.
Cockatoos and Hyacinth Macaws, lol. Yeah, they're perfect for beginners.
no thier not for bigginners trust me
@@zethalexanderperalta2780 she was joking
@@zethalexanderperalta2780 she was joking, it’s called sarcasm.
Oh they are?
@@FUCKTH3POPULAT1ON ohh ok
Do not get cockatoos for a first time pet! They are terrifying even for people who are very experienced!
thanks ..
Thera Planet They are so cuddly and all, but I have a cockatoo, and when we got her, she attacked me and hissed. Her body language is very hard to read. She still attacks randomly and I have heard the same from MANY other cockatoos owners. But she can also be just the sweetest! I’m so sorry if I offended you, these other birds are great! Cockatoos are just a bit deceiving
Cosmic Breyers why are u saying sorry
Me like Pringles i don’t know some people are just sensitive
@@CosmicEquestrian Damn I wanted a cocky!! I have heard similar though.. :(
Don’t get Hyacinth Macaws! They’re not for beginners at all, and they’re around a ton of money to buy.
I know, I’ve read that they are for beginners so many places but they really aren’t. Just because they’re gentle doesn’t mean you should get one if you don’t have a lot of bird experience.
40k ? Seriously
No actually they are 15k and as a beginner a hyacinth is a good pet, price doesn't relate to experience its relates to accessories and birds. Hyacinths are incredible birds and yes they are for beginners.
And it's not hycanith its hyacinth
@@ShaiOsman And?
My bird just passed away, and I already miss the feeling of a bird in my home. Thank you for this video
Mine did too..
my quaker passed sunday...im so
heart broken
Interesting that so few people mention Budgies (Parakeets) here. We have had our girl for 10 years and she has just been a delight to have around. Things I like about budgies:
a) Ideal for a small apartment.
b) They chatter a lot but nowhere near loud enough to annoy neighbors.
c) Even if they do bite they can't possibly hurt you.
d) Don't require vast quantities of food.
e) They have BIG personalities in small bodies - no two birds are alike, but most are very friendly and very responsive to human interaction.
Some "downsides".
I would say they are not good birds for kids because kids frighten them too much.
Like any bird, vet bills are high when they get sick - just because it is small doesn't mean it necessarily that much cheaper to keep healthy and happy.
In my opinion budgies are the most underrated of all bird pets maybe because they can be acquired so easily, and they don't seem that glamorous.
....just my 2c.
13.Lovebird
12.Dove
11.Cockatoo
10.Parakeet (budgie)
9.Canary
8.Finch
7.Cockatiel
6.Parrotlet
5.Conure
4.Meyers parrot
3.Pionus Parrot
2.Hyacinth Macaw
1.Hahns Macaw
nice choice ..
Where is the quaker or monk parrot. You have missed off. They start to talk at 8/months and are. Cheap too £150 for the normal greens
Conure,doves,parakeets and cockatiels are probably the best
I love all of them. They melt my heart.
This video is gonna make more and more birds end up in parrot adoption shelters. Birds need lots of care and are hard to keep. You must research before buying birds!
Yes you should research into birds but this is a good kick starter or basic information for the type of bird you want while this video isn’t quite enough information to go off of right away you can still research yourself after the video
We have a green cheek conure, 5 years old, he is a lot of fun!!! This is a first for us, for Charlie the conure, is such a clown, socially and playfully funny!!!🐦♥️ My best friend!!🐦♥️
I had a lovebird a couple years back, and I’m thinking about getting another bird once our puppy grows up. What would be a good breed for a lower end intermediate caretaker?
I would recommend another lovebird or a budgie
I would recommend a lovebird or cockatiel. IM not recommending a budgie because since they are so skittish they can be hard to tame.
@@idk-qw7me yes it took me a year and a half to tame my budgie
@@cking91182 trust me I know I have had my birds for 6 or 7 months now they are not fully tame yet almost there though I think I'll be able to fully tame them by the end of the summer
@@idk-qw7me right it takes forever
I have 2 conures, 1 Parakeet and 1 Cockatiel. They are all awesome. Love my birds.
Love birds
Dove
Cockatoo
Parakeets/budgeis
Canarias
Finch
Cockatiel
Parrotlet
Conure
Meyers parrot
Pionus
Hyacinth macaw
Hahns macaw
Doves or pigeons are the most gentle bird in the entire bird species found so far in my city! :)
A pigeon is actually a Rock Dove. Most people just do not understand how smart and curious they are. It is sad that they get such a bad rap. Our city poisons them. I think Rock Doves are beautiful.
Cockatoo's can be highly aggressive and they aren't a entry level bird same with African greys.
Green checked conure....of the 8 species of birds I have had over the past 25 years, the small green cheek conure is the friendliest, most interesting bird and is just perfect as a first bird.
I love Doves they so pretty white and are so sweet they’re adorable
yeah ..
I am absolutely against the term "beginner birds". All birds need equal love, attention, and care, but yes generally smaller birds are easier to care for than bigger birds;bites, amount of food, size of cage, size of toys, destruction, and just intimidation.
I have had 4 macaws and six African greys, such a good bird that it can break my hand if it wanted.
Cockatiels. Sweet with kids and beautiful melodious songs.
Is a green cheek conure suitable for an apartment or is he too loud for that?
I personally believe any bird may be your first bird, but you have to be prepared. I would say try to volunteer at bird sanctuaries to get used to birds, the noise, and compare the birds you would be working with. Hyacinth Macaws are big, they take up a lot of space, their bites hurt, and they can be extremely loud. But nonetheless, being prepared is key. My only reason for not recommending these large birds is Amazons, African Greys, Macaws, and Cockatoos all are the most found in shelters, mostly because of how big of a responsibility they are because of how long they live, or maybe their owners could've passed before they did. So many people give up on these large birds because of this huge responsibility. Leaving so many birds in shelters, so I would say if you want one of these larger birds, go rescue one from a shelter, give one a home that would love it rather than getting a baby, or a young one. No bird should be able to be discarded like that. They are the 3rd most popular pet in the world and they are also the number one in rehomes. As well as children maybe wanting a bird, they need something relatively hardy, and easier than these large birds. These large birds can break the skin and easily take off a finger. These large birds also need a lot of space, they cant be left in their cage because there isn't enough room for them to fly around. Also, let me reiterate since I lived with a Scarlet Macaw for a while, THEY ARE LOUD. To be concise, smaller birds, with a more chill or friendly personality would be more ideal for someone starting out rather than one of these large birds for someone who doesn't know what to expect.
any 'best birds' list that has cockatoos isn't worth listening to. Cockatoos are 100% NOT for beginners. In fact very few people should ever keep a cockatoo. They need CONSTANT attention. They WILL self harm without it. You can't leave them alone while you work for 8 hours. And vacations are also going to be difficult and extremely rare. They WILL need to be a main focus for many, many years. Honestly, no one should own a cockatoo. It's just not mentally healthy for them.
Wow this was just crazy ! Cockatoos are not easy birds. & budgies are definitely not easy to train because I’ve had many 😑
YOURE JOKING RIGHT- umbrella cockatoos, and other cockatoos can be absolutely psycho when not paired with the right owner who is dedicated to giving them hours of their time!! Please these birds deserve the world and I love them but a lot of them end up getting re-homed because of this!!
lmao imagine if that guy puts a black palm cockatoo
@@ang2816 oh please no 😂
@@Radish1875 "omg why doz meine Vogel bite 😭😭😭"
no no it's okay really - content creator says give them an hour of attention every day it'll be alright. Same with the conure - cage needs to be big enough so they can "spread their wings" so that's like 40 X 40cm right? Well that's no problem I can fit one right next to my TV
I love my Quaker parrot. He is so sweet and playful and smart once he trusts you.
good choice ..
Getting a cockatoo is one of the worst beginner birds you can get
You left out the Quaker fun green little bird with lots of Personality and they love to talk I love the quakers. And I love parakeets.
you mean hormonal, extremely aggressive if you fdont know how to handle em. no quakers are NOT beginner birds.
I wouldn't call most of the parrots you named for beginners which i believe this video is titled. However nice photos & descriptions.
yeah I loved all the photos of pigeons in the dove portion, and the moustached parakeet in the budgie part
Cockatiel, Love Bird, Budgies, Parrot r the best of u can raised them from pups. If u can do that then u can be sure u will have a wonderful life partner for sure. They need attention n they love to play with u. They live very long if u take care of them properly.
Parrots also a great pet n they will live 20/40 years. This is a ultimate commitment if u really want a pet who can also be a life partner
We had 2 rescue Goffins Cockatoos, they loved to chase rolled up athletic socks but their real "fun" was to chase my wife and daughter making like they were going after their feet. They never actually bit but once they screamed and ran, the two strutted around wings out and crest up. Unfortunately, we had to move several states away for a job, so we donated them to the local Bird Club so they could find them a great family.
Okay you really just didn’t put the biggest and hardest macaw to hold on a list for beginner. These birds can bite your fingers off, and they are not “gentle giants” all the time trust me. Hopefully nobody listened to the video and thought that it was a good idea. Poor soul if so
Damage control here. I "Liked" the comment just to try to nudge up the comment list a little. Totally irresponsible video
I enjoyed your video very much. I had never heard of the Pionus. I hope you can do videos showing this type & telling us more about them.
How about the Ring Neck? I understand makes great pets, comes un beautiful colors & they are great talkers & players.
Un beautiful????
@@whyamievenhere1334 he might of meant in beautiful colors
@@lapislemonbutiranoutofidea9705 probably
@@whyamievenhere1334 why ARE you even here? To be a negative Nancy? Good job 🙄
How about the Moustached ? According to this channel you're asking advice from, it's a kind of budgie lol
I had a flock of doves when I was young, but they kept fighting each other. I had them in a huge aviary that had more than enough space for all of them.
I don't have any bird experience yet but I feel like macaws and cockatoos are far too expensive and high maintenance for a beginner like the hyacinth macaw in the thumbnail is usually around 40,000$ (not hating and sorry for bad English I was taught French first :-) )
I think that you should get the bird you are the most interested in so the bird has the attention it needs, you will gain experience as you go along
there's rooms not just one BUT ROOMS filled with cockatoos in rescues. They're cute but they're smart and destructive and LOUD.
they're probably from people who watched this video
I’ll get a pair of Love Bird or Cocktail very soon. Can’t wait to be a father to two beautiful adopted sons n daughters.
We have 3 India ringnecks and 4 parrotlets...
Galahs are excellent. I found one starving. Near death. It has never ever bitten me or made the gesture to do so. My irn is the opposite. I love doves too. The best. Canaries if hand raised are super. Starlings super too. Love is all that is needed.
There’s are no such thing as a “starter bird” in my opinion.
Same
That’s why when I see videos for beginners I just say
It doesn’t matter
I read an article that said this word for word on the internet
Same
I have a parrotlet & they are NOT a beginner bird lol. they are very quite though but they have personalities of Amazons, their cousins. they are nippy & territorial
very nice..
@@TheraPlanet if you didn't understand, the commenter was disagreeing with your listing in the video.
hyacinth macaw's cost is about 40,000 dollars i have one and it is so cute and good behave to other people and they are expensive and they also eat expensive food that can be 100 dollars
You don't have a hyacinth, if you did you would know you don't feed a hyacinth bird food, maybe a small amount a day but majority of their diet is human foods. And hyacinths are 15k nowadays.
@@ShaiOsman they never said that they had bird food? Also they can be different prices in different areas. I'm not saying they definitely have one but you need to stop being a know it all.
Sun conure are wonderful pets and African Grays
“We are going talk” great video.
Laughs in chickens, ducks and geese
great video
Amazing animals
There it says: “love playing with their owners two times but it was a great video.😀
You are so kind
This video is so bad it should be taken down. Cockatoos and Hyacinths are good for beginners?!? Lots of wrong information in this.
Cannot believe why cockatoos and other parrots are on this list. Cockatiels are NOT easy birds as they require a LOT of interaction. I always ask people what kind of attention can you give a bird?
Sun conures are good but if you don’t give them enough attention for a single day they will attack
How long does a cockatiel live?
12 to 15 years
I've got a long flight cage with about 16 zebra finch in. They are full of character each one with strong personality. They love rainforest TH-cam stuff played. Bath's usually three times a week. Plenty of good seed mix ( versa laga premium prestige) plenty of cucumber broccoli etc. Fresh water Miller too. I find I have to change perches round lots to break territorial behaviour. I have a packet of biotics in freezer for them too. They are noisy but breed well. Mine have boiled egg once a week as protein treat.
nice..
I like your video
Guys I used to have a budgie and when I was at school my mum thought my budgie was lost but she was on the shelf 🤣😅
Talked about Doves and showed Pigeons!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Budgies are not the only breed of parakeet there are lots of other parakeet breeds
the most advanced beginner bird shouldn't be anything beyond a conure! I would recommend a cockatiel
no no cockatoos are not beginner pets dear god its a huge commitment and do your research it will be for the rest of your life...
I have 8 Hyacinth and 3 rare greay macaw and white macaw and yellow in my colection
Where's Indian ringneck in this list!? 🤔
I have a cocktail and I love him🥺
This is such bad advice ! A cockatoo or Macaw are NOT great beginner birds at ALL ! They are probably some of the actual hardest birds to have as a pet !
I know, that's what I was thinking! Also why aren't pigeons on the list? They are some of the most friendly pet birds.
Macaws and conure. . Wil go good I think
When someone speaks about cockatoos does he also mean then cockatiels in general?
can owls be good pets?
Owls are wild, and they spend most of their time alone, hunting for their next meal. They are predators by nature, and handling them requires special equipment and a special set of skills.
Me and my family had a white wing dove named smokey
Now i really want one
Please dont consider a cockatoo or parrot if its your first time bird! They are very loud and hard to train
Do research before getting a bird!
I can't get large birds because their nails are so sharp that it nearly pierces a skin especially if they bite it hurts😅
i am buying 2 budgies in a week! Do you have any tips or anything I need to know before getting them?
Get a bigger cage and don’t put them on a seed diet. It is NOT good for them. Do more research on what they should eat too.
You should get a big cage where the budgies can fly around, most parrots fly *horizontally* so buy a long cage, they also need lots *fruits and vegetables* on their diet, dont forget to let your bird out of the cage everyday for exercise. And for gods sake *dont clip their flight feathers!*
Also use *natural wood* perches with various widths and curves, and change your toys every week, dont use plastic toys, but instead buy natural toys. If the toy is painted make sure the paint is *not toxic!* As an extra since parrots *love destroying* and *shredding* , you could buy some shredding toys.
You cant buy a pet if you dont study before getting one!
well, i already bought them and trained one of them so well but it unfortunately died in december
@@rabbitalukdar7334 You got bought it and it died in *3 months* ?
@@rabbitalukdar7334 That doesn't sound right-
Cockatoos can be little demons sometimes 👀
i am currently searching for breed/s of bird pets that will not fly away even if u take it with u outdoor or when u take it with u when u ride a bike.. i dont want to tie its leg if ever..
can u guys name ur top 5?
Hmm a bird that wont fly away...Ostrich ? They dont fly away ....or Maybe a Kiwi , but I dont think New Zealand would be to happy if you are trying to smuggle on of those out of their country...
you're seriously asking the creator of this ridiculously misinformed video?
L O L green cheek Conyers being quiet! They can screech up to 150 dB! I know, I had one that was almost 30 years old.
Chickens also make good pets
We love Budgies.
I have a finch (European goldfinch) and trust me when I say they aren’t easy it took him *2 YEARS TO TRUST ME*
i like lovebird
Ok gys you show many awesome bird species in this video but why there is no place for Indian Ringneck ?
Is she serious? Cockatoos and Hyacinths? I don’t know where her info comes from, but these two birds are never for beginners.
Which one should I get a pionus or a budgie?
Budgie!! Budgies sound like buddy 😆
What a terrible video. Bad advice, bad bird recommendations . Just a few examples, Lovebirds can be extremely nasty, even when hand raised (very strong bite for a small bird). Indian ringnecks are not social contact species, which means they don't particularly like being touched and scratched. Finches and Canaries, apart from the occasional hand raised bird are not hands on species. Last but not least, Macaws and Cockatoos (apart from most Galahs) are not in any way a "easy, beginner" bird. I have kept, bred and worked with birds for the majority of my life. For anyone considering a pet bird, please do thorough research. TH-cam videos of a cute bird that seems so friendly and wonderful are only a tiny insight into the actual reality of the life of living with any bird.
Cockatiel and the blue hyacinth macaw are the best for my mom and me😃😃
DO NOT GET A HYACINTH MACAW AS A BEGINNER THEY WILL LIVE 30-60 years and upwards so if you are ready for that then go so. They are also very expensive and are loud. They are not birds for beginners
@@adz500x he or she is being sarcastic lol
@@Nxrvy just gotta say cause I have a roommate who got one and it was hell for the bird . small cage no training and bad diet . Bird was plucking and I had to take care of it till it found a loving owner.
@@adz500x damn
I love budgies
Metoo!!! They sound like buddy 😃
DO not listen to this macaws are not very good birds for beginners because they are big they also have a very strong bite and can do serious damage if they get angry I suggest to get a budgie of cockatiel for starter.
For Macaw is hahn macaw a good beginner as parrot, they are easy too but not so difficult like the bigger macaws
I had parakeets growing up but I'm looking for something a tad smarter without a beak that can take my finger off 🤔 love bird maybe?
No get a cockatiel they can sing! They are so loving. And can't take yur finger off.
@@trinitynoble772 thanks 😊 wouldn't mind some music 😆
@@trinitynoble772 they are not guranteed singers. I've seen that only 40% of male tiels will even try singing (not counting their mating calls) and 1% of females will sing.
Hyacinth macaw is really expensive
Yeah
Hyacinths, really???
definitely dont get a cockatoo if u dont have the time or experience that goes for all big birds cockatoos can also bite hard same with Hyacinth Macaw all birds need time but beware the bigger the bird the harder the bite even the most friendliest can bite when annoyed moulting angry
Cocktails
I am thinking about getting a cockatiel. 🤔🙂
I’ve always wanted a bird but I’ll have to wait till I’m older because my mum won’t let me
good choice
Thera Planet are parrotlets good for pet
@@tumtum9678 yes they are. Parrolets are easy to take care for and can learn tricks
Mum lol
Only a conure needs leafy greens?!where do u get your info from! Every bird beeds veg every day. And unbrella cockatoo is not an bigginer bird they are really bad and only experienced owners shpuld get them.Also a hyacinth macaw is also not s bigginer bird they are very expensive
Please dont even try to get a blue macaw, (assuming you cound afford one) let em be free as they all should be
You can buy captive born
DONT GET COCKATOOS! I REPEAT, DONT GET COCKATOOS!
Or hyacinth macaws