An overview of why parrots don't necessarily make good pets. This care sheets contains basic information for the care of birds. Psittacines are the most common type of pet bird and are characterized by having a sturdy curved beak. Examples of this group include budgies, cockatiels and parrots. Psittacines can become very tame and many are good talkers, however, their care requirement far exceed Passerines and their are humane and environmental issues associated with parrots captured in the wild.
Many Passerine birds sing or chirp attractively.
They do not talk, they are bred in captivity and have moderate care requirements. Cages should not be soldered with lead-based solder as lead is toxic if ingested. Cages should be as large as you have room for. Preferably they should be wide enough for the birds to move freely to different perch levels. Tall narrow cages are not recommended because birds tend to move laterally and not vertically.