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What is the most popular bird to buy? ›

Parakeets, also known as budgerigars or budgies, are among the most common pet birds in the world. They are small, and colorful, and you can train them to talk. Parakeets require a lot of attention and interaction from their owners.

Contact an avian veterinarian and ask if they know of anyone looking to adopt. Avian veterinarians are often asked if they know of any birds for sale. Search online for avian veterinarians in your area and let them know that you are selling your bird.

Budgie / Budgerigars

These wonderful birds are among the smallest species kept as pets, are easy to care for and if you get one when they are young, they are easy to train too! Budgies are also quite affordable, playful, and active. They can learn to talk and provide their owners with hours of amusem*nt.

The world's costliest avian species isn't a rare parrot or an exotic bird. In fact, it's the humble racing pigeon that takes the crown as the most expensive bird on Earth.

The hyacinth macaw (Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus Latham) is one of the most exclusive and expensive pet birds in the world. This South American parrot is over 1 meter long and the colors of its feathers are vibrant and eye-catching.

The golden eagle is the one sometimes nicknamed the “King of the Birds”. It has a nice double meaning. They are opportunistic tyrannical predators of medium to large sized birds but their golden nape even resembles a crown.

As for what you can earn, many part-time breeders make between $1,000 and $3,000 per month. A full-time breeder can earn more than $60,000 per year. If you choose to become a breeder/wholesaler/distributor, you can expect to generate more than $100,000 in revenue on an annual basis.

The best source for a large parrot is most often a reputable breeder or non-profit parrot rehoming organization. Local companion bird clubs, other non-profit organizations, and avian veterinarians are also good sources of recommendations.

Is it good to buy a bird from a pet store? ›

Where you go isn't as important as how nice the birds are. A chain pet store might only have parent raised co*ckatiels, and most of them will never be tame like a hand raised bird.

Finches are some of the most popular birds in the world. They are tiny but come in a variety of different colors and people often keep them as pets. Finches are also very social birds and they like to interact with other finches. Unlike some birds, finches have small voices that do not carry far.