Buyer question
Is a Bourke's Parakeet parrot good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the Bourke's Parakeet parrot 4 out of 5 for beginners (easy, gentle keeper).
Source: the Bourke's Parakeet parrot page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Bourke's Parakeet parrot in the Animal Library
The detail
Bourke's parakeets are small, gentle grass parakeets from inland Australia, most active at dawn and dusk. They are quiet and peaceful, and do well in mixed aviaries, but are more for watching than for handling.
- Best fit
- Quiet homes, mixed aviaries
What to weigh
Bourke's are rarely cuddly, and a single bird without company can be lonely. They need room to fly more than toys.