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Parrot comparisons

There are so many different parrot species out there it’s not surprising some aspiring bird owners struggle to figure out which one matches their family best. Should you be going for a budgie or cockatiel? Or are you in doubt between a budgie and a lovebird? Or maybe a cockatiel or conure? Or… Stop! No need for your head to explode.

Psittacology’s parrot comparisons contain everything you need to know about different parrot species’ differences and similarities when it comes to size, personality, noise levels and more. Every individual is different and you can never fully predict what kind of bird you will Fiend up with, but at least you’ll be able to make a more informed choice.

Blue budgie (left) and blue yellow-collared lovebird (right).

Budgie vs lovebird | Which is right for me?

Published: March 22, 2022Modified: May 9, 2022

If you’re looking to add a new parrot to your family, you may have gotten stuck between budgie vs lovebird while searching for a species that suits you. Not surprising: …

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Split photo of lovebirds (Agapornis) and cockatiels (Nymphicus hollandicus).

Cockatiel vs lovebird | Finding the parrot for you

Published: January 28, 2022Modified: March 11, 2022

Are you thinking about adding a parrot to your family but stuck between going for a cockatiel or a lovebird? Not surprising! Both are among the most popular pet parrot …

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White cockatiel and sun conure photos side-by-side.

Cockatiel vs conure | Which is the parrot for you?

Published: December 4, 2021Modified: January 28, 2022

If you’re trying to choose the right parrot species to add to your family, you may end up stuck between a cockatiel or a conure. Understandable: both are popular parrots …

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Side by side images of albino male budgie (left) and male cockatiel (right) | Budgie vs cockatiel: Find the bird for you

Budgie vs cockatiel | Find the bird for you

Published: February 21, 2021Modified: January 28, 2022

If you’re looking for a feathered companion, there’s a good chance you’ll end up narrowing it down to either a budgie or a cockatiel. No wonder: they’re the two most …

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Grey cockatiel parrot with yellow face sat on cage.

Cockatiel vs cockatoo | What’s the difference?

Published: May 24, 2020Modified: May 3, 2022

The comparison of cockatiels vs. cockatoos can be confusing for those new to these parrots. After all, they look similar (with a feather crest, hooked beak and big black eyes) …

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  • About Psittacology
  • Parrots by species
    • List of parrot species
    • African grey parrots
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    • Budgies
    • Caiques
    • Cockatiels
    • Cockatoos
    • Conures
    • Eclectus
    • Indian ringnecks
    • Lories & lorikeets
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    • Parakeets
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    • Quaker parrots
  • Parrot care topics
    • Parrot accessories
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    • Parrot comparisons
    • Parrot DIY
    • Parrot facts
    • Parrot lifespan
    • Parrot talking
    • Parrot training
    • Wild parrots