A bird is likely a lifetime companion, not a trinket to be bought on impulse. Like buying a luxury car, you should carefully research the attributes and behaviors of birds you're interested in, and then select a few birds you wish to interact with; you'll be amazed at the different "personalities!" You'll see that the bird will, in a sense, select you as well. Only after quality interaction should you make the commitment to your new friend.

Birds are more than pets. They make great companions and are good for your mental and physical health. All birds are not good for all people though -- some fit into certain lifestyles better than others. There are over 8500 living species of birds and over 300 species of parrots alone! Deciding which companion bird is right for you is easy if you learn about your options. You have taken a great first step by reading and learning more about the different types of companion birds.

To learn more about the general care and needs of companion birds, go to the General Care section above.

To learn some facts about some specific birds, please select a bird from the pulldown menu above.