Health & WellbeingI am looking for a new pet and would love a bird. What bird breed do you recommend that would be most loyal, dog-like, enjoy being played with, social, etc?
Thanks for reaching out. Choosing a smaller of the parrot species if probably the best. Cockatiels, budgieregars are lovebirds can be great companions, are intelligent and fairly easy to care for. Longevity should be considered, as cockatiels can easily live into their 20s, and possibly longer. Hand-reared parrots tend to be more socialized towards humans, but can also lack the some bird-like traits. Do a little research, visit some pet stores. Good luck.
Updated on August 12th, 2025