Lineolated Parakeet

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Lineolated parakeets, or linnies, are small, calm parrots from the mountain forests of Mexico to Panama and the Andes. They are quieter than most parrots and gentle when handled daily, which makes them a good fit for apartments and first-time keepers.

At a glance

Origin
Mexico to Panama, Andes
Adult size
About 6.5 in, 45–55 g
Lifespan
10–15 years
Housing
Wide cage with horizontal room
Diet
Pellets, vegetables, some seed
Best fit
Apartments, first-time keepers
Species
Parrot
Category
Birds
Also known as
Linnie, Barred Parakeet
Papers
5 categories
NoiseSoft chatter, quiet
Social needsWants daily attention
MessTidy for a parrot
Beginner fitGreat first parrot

Scales follow breed-club and veterinary consensus; individual animals vary. Listings show what each seller has on file.

The tradeoffs, honestly

Linnies are quiet and gentle but less flashy than larger parrots, and some learn only a few words. They like to walk and climb, so a wide cage matters more than a tall one.

Common questions

Are linnies good for apartments?

Usually, yes. Their chatter is soft and they rarely scream, which makes them one of the quietest parrots.

What health checks should a linnie come with?

Ask for an avian vet exam and, ideally, tests for psittacosis, PBFD and avian polyomavirus. Look for clean nares, full feathering and a bird that is fully weaned and eating on its own.

Do linnies come in colors?

Yes. Green is the wild type, and breeders produce turquoise, cobalt, lutino, creamino and other mutations. Color does not change care.

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Health tests to ask for
Psittacosis / PBFD / polyoma negativeDNA sexedAvian vet exam on fileHatch certificate on fileBand registration on filePDD / bornavirus negativeBaseline bloodwork on file

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