Parrot Species Guide

Explore 84 parrot species with detailed care information

Quick Facts

Bare-Eyed Cockatoo

Cockatoos

Australia & Oceania Loud. While maybe not as deafening as a Moluccan, they have a very loud call and enjoy using it, especially in the morning and evening.

A medium-sized white cockatoo, also known as a Little Corella, with a distinctive bare, greyish-blue patch of skin around its eyes. They are known for...

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Black-capped Lory

Lories & Lorikeets

Australia & Oceania Loud. They have a shrill, piercing whistle and can be quite vocal throughout the day.

A beautiful lory with a black cap, a vibrant red neck and chest, blue belly, and green wings. They are a sight to behold....

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Black-headed Caique

Caiques

Central & South America Moderate to Loud. Not as piercing as larger parrots, but they have a high-pitched, sharp call that can be frequent.

A small, stocky parrot with a black head, white throat and chest, yellow thighs, and green wings. They are often described as clowns....

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Blue and Gold Macaw

Macaws

Central & South America Very Loud. Their call is a powerful, harsh screech that can be heard from a long distance. They will use it to communicate and get attention.

A large and iconic macaw with a brilliant blue back and wings, a golden-yellow chest and belly, and a white facial patch with lines of small black fea...

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Blue-fronted Amazon

Amazons

Central & South America Loud. While maybe not as intense as the Yellow-naped, they can and will scream to get attention or express excitement.

A popular Amazon species, characterized by a patch of blue or turquoise on their forehead. The amount of blue varies greatly between individuals....

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Blue-Headed Macaw

Macaws

Central & South America Moderate. Their call is higher-pitched and less grating than large macaws, making them a quieter option, though they can still be noisy.

Also known as the Coulon's Macaw, this is a smaller, rare macaw. It is primarily green with a striking blue head, a patch of red under the tail, and a...

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Blue-Headed Pionus

Pionus

Central & South America Low to moderate. Much quieter than Amazons or Macaws, making them very suitable for apartments.

A stocky, medium-sized parrot with a brilliant blue head and neck, a green body, and red feathers under its tail. They have a distinctive bare white e...

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Blue-Throated Macaw

Macaws

Central & South America Loud. They have a loud macaw call, but it's generally considered to be less harsh and frequent than that of a Blue and Gold or Scarlet Macaw.

A critically endangered macaw that is often mistaken for the Blue and Gold. They have a brilliant turquoise-blue throat, nape, and crown, contrasting ...

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Bourke's Parakeet

Parakeets

Australia & Oceania Very Quiet. They have a soft, melodious twittering call, making them one of the best choices for those who want a quiet bird.

A small, gentle parakeet with brownish-tinged plumage, a pinkish belly, and blue highlights on the wings and tail. They are known for their calm demea...

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Brown-headed Parrot

African Parrots

Africa Quiet. Considered one of the quietest Poicephalus species, they tend to communicate with soft whistles and chirps.

A small, stocky parrot that is primarily green, with a brownish-grey head and bright yellow feathers under the wings, which are visible during flight....

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Budgerigar (Budgie)

Parakeets

Australia & Oceania Quiet. Their chatter is generally pleasant and not disruptive, making them ideal for almost any living situation.

One of the most popular pets in the world, the budgie is a small, long-tailed, seed-eating parrot. Wild budgies are green and yellow, but selective br...

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Buffon's Macaw

Macaws

Central & South America Very Loud. They have an extremely powerful call that is deep and resonant.

Also known as the Great Green Macaw, it is the second-largest macaw species. It is primarily yellowish-green with a red forehead, blue on the lower ba...

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Cape Parrot

African Parrots

Africa Moderate to Loud. They have a powerful call and can be quite vocal, especially during the morning and evening.

A large, robust parrot from the Poicephalus genus, the Cape Parrot is mostly green with an olive-yellow to brownish head. Females often have a distinc...

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Chattering Lory

Lories & Lorikeets

Australia & Oceania Very Loud. True to their name, they chatter constantly and also have a loud, ringing call.

A stunning, mostly red lory with green wings, a patch of yellow on its back, and a bright orange beak. They are known for their very talkative nature....

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Citron-Crested Cockatoo

Cockatoos

Australia & Oceania Very Loud. Possess the classic, ear-splitting cockatoo screech, especially when excited or demanding attention.

A subspecies of the Lesser Sulphur-Crested Cockatoo, the Citron is distinguished by its brilliant orange crest and orange patches on its cheeks. They ...

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Cockatiel

Parakeets

Australia & Oceania Moderate. They whistle, chirp, and can be vocal especially at dawn and dusk. Not as loud as larger parrots but can be persistent.

Distinctive crested parrots from Australia. Grey body with white wing patches, orange cheek circles, and yellow head (males). Many color mutations exi...

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Congo African Grey

African Parrots

Africa Moderate to Loud. Can develop loud screams, especially if seeking attention.

The Congo African Grey is the larger of the two common subspecies, with silvery-grey feathers, a white mask around the eyes, and a bright red tail. Th...

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Double Yellow-headed Amazon

Amazons

Central & South America Very Loud. Possess an extremely powerful voice and are not shy about using it.

A large, popular Amazon known for its striking yellow head, which spreads down the neck as it matures. They are highly sought after for their talking ...

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Ducorps’ Cockatoo

Cockatoos

Australia & Oceania Moderate to Loud. While quieter than the large cockatoos, they can still produce a loud screech when they want to.

A medium-sized, all-white cockatoo with a small recumbent crest and a pale blue eye-ring. They are known for being more gentle and less demanding than...

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Dusky Conure

Conures

Central & South America Moderate. While capable of loud calls, they are generally considered to be one of the quieter Aratinga conures.

A medium-sized conure with more subdued coloring, featuring a dusky or greyish-brown head and breast that blends into an olive-green body. They are kn...

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Dusky Lory

Lories & Lorikeets

Australia & Oceania Moderate to Loud. They have a high-pitched, repetitive call that can be noisy, but they are generally not as loud as a Rainbow or Chattering Lory.

A uniquely colored lory with two main color phases: one with a brownish-black body with a bright orange or yellow bib, and another that is more olive-...

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Eclectus Parrot

Eclectus

Australia & Oceania Moderate. Much quieter than most large parrots, making them suitable for many home environments. They have a range of calls, but are not constant screamers.

A medium-large parrot with extreme sexual dimorphism. Males are a brilliant emerald green with a candy-corn colored beak, while females are a stunning...

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Fischer's Lovebird

Lovebirds

Africa Loud. They have a very high-pitched, shrill call that can be quite piercing.

A small, beautiful lovebird with a green body, golden-yellow neck, and a fiery orange-red face. A prominent white eye-ring gives them a distinct look....

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Gang-Gang Cockatoo

Cockatoos

Australia & Oceania Quiet for a cockatoo. Their call is a distinctive 'creaky door' or growling sound, rather than a harsh screech.

A unique, small cockatoo from Australia. They are sexually dimorphic: males are dark grey with a striking bright red head and wispy crest, while femal...

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Goffin's Cockatoo

Cockatoos

Australia & Oceania Very Loud. Despite their small size, they can produce an incredibly loud, piercing screech.

Also known as the Tanimbar Corella, this is one of the smallest white cockatoo species. They have a small crest and a pale pink patch between the eyes...

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Gold-Capped Conure

Conures

Central & South America Loud. They have a strong, piercing call and can be quite vocal, especially when they want attention.

A striking conure that is mostly green, with a brilliant golden-orange cap on its head, orange on its cheeks, and a red and yellow belly patch. They a...

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Golden Conure

Conures

Central & South America Very Loud. They have a loud, harsh call that they will use frequently, especially if they are not the center of attention.

Also known as the Queen of Bavaria Conure, this is an exceptionally beautiful and rare parrot. They are a stunning, uniform bright yellow, with green ...

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Greater Sulphur-Crested Cockatoo

Cockatoos

Australia & Oceania Extremely Loud. Their screech is deafening and can be heard from a great distance. They are not suitable for close neighbors.

The iconic large white cockatoo with a big, expressive yellow crest. They are highly intelligent and are often seen in movies and television....

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Green-cheeked Amazon

Amazons

Central & South America Loud. They have a high-pitched, loud call.

Also known as the Mexican Red-headed Parrot, this is a medium-sized green parrot with a bright red patch on its forehead and a splash of violet-blue b...

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Green-cheeked Conure

Conures

Central & South America Quiet to Moderate. By far one of the quietest conure species, making them excellent for apartment living.

A small, popular conure known for its relatively quiet nature. They are mostly green with a maroon tail, grey head, and subtle red on the belly....

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Green-winged Macaw

Macaws

Central & South America Very Loud. Their vocalizations are deep and powerful, and they can be extremely noisy, especially when in a flock or calling for attention.

One of the largest macaw species, the Green-winged Macaw is primarily deep red, with a distinct band of green across the middle of its wings, followed...

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Hahn's Macaw

Macaws

Central & South America Loud. Their call is a high-pitched screech, but it is not as deafening as that of their larger cousins.

The smallest of the macaw species, Hahn's Macaws are compact, primarily green parrots with a patch of red on the bend of their wings. They are part of...

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Hyacinth Macaw

Macaws

Central & South America Extremely Loud. Their calls are deep, guttural, and can travel for miles. They are among the loudest of all parrots.

The largest of all flying parrot species, the Hyacinth Macaw is a breathtaking solid cobalt blue, with bright yellow patches of bare skin around its e...

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Illiger's Macaw

Macaws

Central & South America Moderate to Loud. While not as loud as a large macaw, they have a high-pitched call that can be quite piercing and frequent.

A popular mini-macaw, the Illiger's is predominantly green with a red forehead, and blue on the head and wings. They have a distinctive orange-red pat...

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Indian Ringneck Parakeet

Parakeets

Asiatic (India) Moderate to Loud. They have a loud, high-pitched, piercing call that they are not afraid to use, especially if they are seeking attention.

An elegant, medium-sized parrot with a long tail. They are typically bright green, but color mutations include blue, yellow, and white. Males are dist...

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Jardine's Parrot

African Parrots

Africa Moderate. They are not known to be screamers, but they have a range of loud whistles and calls, especially when excited.

A stocky, medium-sized parrot, the Jardine's is primarily green with black scalloping on the feathers, a black head, and red markings on the crown and...

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Jenday Conure

Conures

Central & South America Very Loud. They have a sharp, piercing screech that is on par with a Sun Conure's. They are not shy about using their voice.

A very colorful conure, often confused with the Sun Conure. They have a bright yellow head and chest, an orange-red belly, green wings, and a blue tai...

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Lear's Macaw

Macaws

Central & South America Very Loud. They have a powerful, rolling call similar to but higher-pitched than a Hyacinth's.

A large, rare macaw that is a uniform deep blue, similar to the Hyacinth but slightly smaller and with a greenish tinge. They have a teardrop-shaped y...

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Lesser Sulphur-Crested Cockatoo

Cockatoos

Australia & Oceania Very Loud. Their screech is high-pitched and just as ear-splitting as the larger Sulphur-Crested cockatoos.

A medium-sized version of the Greater Sulphur-Crested, with the same white body and yellow crest, but noticeably smaller....

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Lilac-crowned Amazon

Amazons

Central & South America Moderate. While capable of loud calls, they are not as prone to screaming as some of their relatives.

A medium-sized Amazon with primarily green plumage, a maroon forehead, and a distinctive lilac-blue crown and neck. They are known for their gentler n...

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Lineolated Parakeet

Parakeets

Central & South America Very Quiet. One of the quietest parrot species available, their vocalizations are soft, chattering sounds.

Often called 'Linnies,' these small parakeets are known for their calm nature and unique barred or lined feather pattern. They are typically green wit...

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Major Mitchell’s Cockatoo

Cockatoos

Australia & Oceania Loud. They have a loud, quavering call that can be very piercing.

Also known as the Leadbeater's Cockatoo, this is arguably one of the most beautiful cockatoos, with soft white and salmon-pink plumage and a stunning,...

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Masked Lovebird

Lovebirds

Africa Loud. Like the Fischer's, they have a high-pitched, shrill call.

Also known as the Yellow-collared Lovebird, this species has a striking black 'mask' on its head, a bright yellow collar and breast, and a green body....

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Mealy Amazon

Amazons

Central & South America Moderate to Loud. Their voice is not as harsh as some other Amazons, but they can still be quite loud when they want to be.

One of the largest Amazon species, they have a green body with a dusty or 'mealy' appearance due to a faint white-ish tinge to their feathers. Some ha...

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Medium Sulphur-Crested Cockatoo

Cockatoos

Australia & Oceania Extremely Loud. They possess the full, ear-splitting screech of the Sulphur-Crested family and are not suitable for noise-sensitive environments.

Known as the Eleonora Cockatoo, this is a subspecies of the Greater Sulphur-Crested. It is smaller than the Greater but larger than the Lesser, with a...

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Meyer's Parrot

African Parrots

Africa Quiet. Considered one of the quietest parrot species, they tend to chatter and whistle softly to themselves.

A small, compact parrot with a brownish-grey head and back, a turquoise or blue belly, and bright yellow markings on the crown and the bend of the win...

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Military Macaw

Macaws

Central & South America Very Loud. They have a loud, grating screech that they will use often, especially in the morning and evening.

A large macaw that is predominantly olive green, with a bright red patch on its forehead, blue flight feathers, and a red and blue tail. Its name come...

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Moluccan Cockatoo

Cockatoos

Australia & Oceania Extremely Loud. Perhaps the loudest of all cockatoos, their scream is unbelievably powerful and can be physically painful at close range.

One of the largest white cockatoos, the Moluccan (or Salmon-Crested) has beautiful pale pink feathers that are particularly visible when they raise th...

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Nanday Conure

Conures

Central & South America Very Loud. They have a loud, raspy call that can be quite harsh. They are very vocal birds.

A unique-looking conure with a distinctive black head and bib, a green body, and blue on the chest and flight feathers. They are also known as the Bla...

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Nyasa Lovebird

Lovebirds

Africa Quiet. Their calls are softer and less frequent than those of Peach-faced or Fischer's, making them a much better choice for apartment living.

Also known as Lilian's Lovebird, this is one of the smallest lovebird species. It has a green body and a beautiful orange-pink head and breast....

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Orange-winged Amazon

Amazons

Central & South America Loud. Can produce loud, harsh screams, especially when excited or seeking attention.

A popular and common medium-sized Amazon. They are mostly green with blue and yellow on the face and a distinctive splash of orange on the leading edg...

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Pacific Parrotlet

Parrotlets

Central & South America Quiet. Their natural vocalizations are soft chirps and chattering, making them an excellent choice for apartment living.

One of the smallest parrot species, often called 'pocket parrots.' They have a stocky build and a short tail. Males are bright green with a striking c...

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Palm Cockatoo

Cockatoos

Australia & Oceania Loud. They have a wide vocal range, including a very loud, trumpet-like call. They are also known for drumming on hollow logs with sticks.

A very large and powerful parrot, the Palm Cockatoo is a dark, smoky-grey or black with a huge crest and a massive beak. They have a distinctive bare ...

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Patagonian Conure

Conures

Central & South America Extremely Loud. They have a very loud, harsh, and grating call, which makes them unsuitable for many home environments.

One of the largest conure species, the Patagonian Conure, or Burrowing Parrot, is primarily olive-brown with a white eye-ring, white patches on the br...

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Peach-faced Lovebird

Lovebirds

Africa Moderate to Loud. They have a high-pitched, repetitive chirp that can be quite loud and frequent, especially when excited or calling for attention.

One of the most popular lovebird species, they are mostly green with a beautiful rosy-pink face and throat. They are known for their big, feisty perso...

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Prince of Wales Parakeet

Parakeets

Australia & Oceania Quiet to Moderate. Their natural call is a pleasant, rolling whistle, not a harsh screech. They are not known to be noisy birds.

Also known as the Rock Pebbler, this is a slender, long-tailed parakeet from Australia. Males are a striking olive-yellow with red on the wings, while...

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Quaker Parakeet (Monk Parakeet)

Parakeets

Central & South America Loud. They are prone to chattering and squawking and can be quite noisy, especially when they hear sounds like the phone ringing or the vacuum cleaner.

A small, bright green parrot with a greyish breast and cheeks. They are the only parrot species that builds its own nest out of sticks rather than nes...

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Rainbow Lorikeet

Lories & Lorikeets

Australia & Oceania Loud. They have a high-pitched, screechy call that they use frequently, especially when excited or trying to get attention.

As their name suggests, Rainbow Lorikeets are a kaleidoscope of color, with a blue head, green back, and a chest of orange and yellow. They are one of...

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Red-Bellied Macaw

Macaws

Central & South America Quiet to Moderate. One of the quietest macaws, with a higher-pitched, less harsh call.

A small mini-macaw, primarily green with a blue forehead and a large maroon patch on its belly. They have a distinctive yellow bare facial patch....

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Red-bellied Parrot

African Parrots

Africa Quiet to Moderate. They are not screamers but have a range of whistles and chirps that can get loud when they are excited or alarmed.

This small parrot is sexually dimorphic. They are primarily greyish-brown with green feathers on the back. Males have a striking bright orange or red ...

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Red-Crowned Kakariki

Kakarikis

Australia & Oceania Moderate. They have a continuous, goat-like chatter that is not overly loud but is very persistent.

A small to medium parakeet with a bright green body and a distinctive red crown and forehead stripe. They are native to New Zealand and are known for ...

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Red-Fronted Macaw

Macaws

Central & South America Loud. They have a typical macaw screech, though not as powerful as the largest species.

A medium-sized macaw, mostly green with a bright red patch on its forehead and crown, red ear patches, and red on the bend of the wings. Critically en...

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Red-lored Amazon

Amazons

Central & South America Loud. They have a strong, loud call and will use it.

A striking medium-sized parrot, primarily green with a bright red patch on its forehead (lore), yellow cheeks, and blue streaks behind the eyes....

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Red-Masked Conure

Conures

Central & South America Very Loud. They have a loud, sharp call and are known to be quite vocal, especially in groups.

Famous as the stars of the movie 'The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill,' this conure is bright green with a full head and face of brilliant red....

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Red-Tailed Black Cockatoo

Cockatoos

Australia & Oceania Very Loud. They have a loud, drawn-out, and far-carrying call.

A large, sexually dimorphic cockatoo from Australia. Males are solid black with brilliant red panels in their tail. Females are black with yellow spot...

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Red-Vented Cockatoo

Cockatoos

Australia & Oceania Loud. They have a loud, raucous call typical of cockatoos.

Also known as the Philippine Cockatoo, this is a critically endangered species. It is an all-white cockatoo with a helmet-like crest and distinctive r...

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Rose-Breasted Cockatoo

Cockatoos

Australia & Oceania Loud. They have a high-pitched screech, though it's generally not as sustained or deafening as the larger white cockatoos.

Commonly known as the Galah, this is a beautiful and very common Australian cockatoo. They have a bright pink chest and face, a grey back, and a light...

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Rosella

Parakeets

Australia & Oceania Moderate. They have a pleasant, melodious whistle but can also produce a loud, shrill alarm call when startled.

A beautifully colored parakeet from Australia. There are several species, like the Eastern Rosella, known for their brilliant red heads and multi-colo...

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Scarlet Macaw

Macaws

Central & South America Extremely Loud. Their call is a very loud, high-pitched, and harsh screech that is designed to carry over long distances.

Arguably one of the most beautiful parrots, the Scarlet Macaw is a stunning bird with brilliant red plumage, a band of bright yellow on its wings, tip...

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Senegal Parrot

African Parrots

Africa Quiet to Moderate. They are not prone to screaming but have a variety of loud whistles and squawks.

A very popular Poicephalus species. They have a charcoal grey head, green back and throat, and a distinctive V-shaped patch of yellow, orange, or red ...

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Severe Macaw

Macaws

Central & South America Very Loud for its size. They have a harsh, loud call that they use frequently, especially when excited or demanding attention.

The largest of the mini-macaws, the Severe is predominantly green with chestnut-colored patches on its forehead and cheeks, and blue on its crown....

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Slender-Billed Cockatoo

Cockatoos

Australia & Oceania Very Loud. They have a loud, multi-part call that can be very noisy.

A type of Corella from Australia, this white cockatoo is distinguished by its very long, slender upper beak, which it uses for digging up roots and tu...

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Spix's Macaw

Macaws

Central & South America Moderate. Their call is a 'kra-ark' sound, which is not considered as loud or harsh as that of other macaw species.

The famous 'Little Blue Macaw,' a small macaw with various shades of blue-grey plumage and a brighter blue on the wings and tail. It is extinct in the...

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Sun Conure

Conures

Central & South America Extremely Loud. They possess a notoriously loud, sharp, and piercing screech that they use frequently. This is the main reason they are surrendered.

One of the most strikingly colored parrots, with a vibrant mix of yellow, orange, red, and green plumage. Their full color comes in with maturity....

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Timneh African Grey

African Parrots

Africa Moderate. Can be loud, but generally quieter than many other large parrots.

The Timneh African Grey is slightly smaller and darker than the Congo African Grey, with a horn-colored upper beak and a maroon tail. They are known f...

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Triton Cockatoo

Cockatoos

Australia & Oceania Extremely Loud. They have the classic, deafening screech of the Sulphur-Crested family and are known to be one of the noisiest parrots available.

The Triton is a large and popular subspecies of the Sulphur-Crested Cockatoo. They are large, white, have a big yellow crest, and a distinctive blue e...

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Umbrella Cockatoo

Cockatoos

Australia & Oceania Extremely Loud. Their screech is incredibly powerful and they will use it to demand attention or express excitement or fear.

A large, all-white cockatoo known for its large, expressive crest that opens up like an umbrella. They are one of the most popular and affectionate la...

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White-bellied Caique

Caiques

Central & South America Moderate to Loud. Their calls can be very loud and shrill, especially when excited.

Similar in build to the Black-headed Caique, but with a vibrant orange or yellow head, white belly, and green wings. They are equally energetic....

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White-fronted Amazon

Amazons

Central & South America Moderate to Loud. Their call is high-pitched and can be quite yappy and repetitive.

The smallest of the Amazon parrots. They are mostly green with a white patch on the forehead, blue on the crown, and red around the eyes. They are sex...

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White-Tailed Black Cockatoo

Cockatoos

Australia & Oceania Very Loud. They have a distinctive, far-carrying call that sounds like 'wee-oo'.

This common name refers to two endangered species from Western Australia: Baudin's and Carnaby's Black Cockatoos. They are large, black birds with whi...

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Yellow-Collared Macaw

Macaws

Central & South America Loud for their size. They have a high-pitched, piercing call that can be quite repetitive when they want something.

A popular mini-macaw, mostly green with a distinctive bright yellow band on the back of its neck that develops with age. They have a black forehead an...

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Yellow-crowned Amazon

Amazons

Central & South America Loud. Can produce the classic loud Amazon screams.

A large green parrot with a distinct patch of yellow on the crown. They are often confused with the Yellow-naped and Double Yellow-headed Amazons....

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Yellow-naped Amazon

Amazons

Central & South America Very Loud. They have powerful voices and are known for their enthusiastic screaming sessions, especially in the morning and evening.

Known for their striking green plumage and a distinct yellow patch on the nape of the neck, which grows with age. They have a robust build and a power...

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Yellow-Tailed Black Cockatoo

Cockatoos

Australia & Oceania Very Loud. They have a very loud, high-pitched, wailing call that can be heard from far away, often described as 'kee-ow'.

A large black cockatoo from southeastern Australia, with distinctive yellow patches on its cheeks and yellow panels in its long tail. They have a cres...

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