Green parrots are one of many parrot species but are among the most visually arresting and magnificent. Green parrots are a diverse species with a wide range of sizes, accent colors, and personalities, but they share a common trait of being highly intelligent and friendly.
The budgie, the lovebird, the amazon, and the Quaker parrot are just a few of the most well-known green parrot species.
Below, you’ll find a list with brief descriptions of the most popular species of green parrots kept as house pets. We hope that this list will assist you in deciding on which green parrot to bring home.
Budgerigar
The Budgerigar, a small green parrot bird, is well-known for its ability to imitate human speech. The spectrum of their hues includes green and yellow.
- Length: 6-8 inches
- Weight: 1 ounce
Keeping a Budgerigar will show you that birds can be surprisingly smart. It can memorize up to 1500 words and phrases and repeat them to you.
You’ll find that budgies are incredibly friendly and affectionate once you’ve trained them and gotten to know them. This makes them the most well-known of all green birds.
Male Eclectus
The male Eclectus parrot is a massive bird with stunning emerald green coloring. Only the male Eclectus has a green beak. Both sexes have a blue underside to their wings, but the females are primarily red.
Eclectus are affectionate green parrots, friendly pets who can become stressed out if they aren’t given enough attention. Because of their massive size, they need a sizable enclosure and lots of room to run around.
- Length: 17-20 inches
- Weight: 13-19 ounces
Lovebird
One of the tiniest parrot species, lovebirds, has short, blunt feathers and a stocky build. They have a green base color with various secondary hues on their heads and upper bodies.
- Length: 5-7 inches
- Weight: 2 ounces
Lovebirds, also known as pocket parrots, are popular pets worldwide.
Their name suggests they are endearing and popular, but they also have a naughty side.
They develop strong attachments to their owners and can become loving companions.
Indian Ringneck Parakeet
The Indian Ringneck Parakeet birds are commonly cool, pastel green parrots but are bred in various shades. The most striking coloration is the black and rose-colored rings around the males’ necks.
They are highly intelligent and need plenty of exercises and mental stimulation to flourish. These birds are inappropriate for inexperienced owners, as most go through a teenage period of hormonal aggression.
- Length: 14-17 inches
- Weight: 113 grams
Green-Cheeked Conure
This bird species gets its name from the olive-green patches found on its grey head, which serve as a facial feature. However, their skin is mostly a vivid green, with various other bright markings.
- Length: 10-11 inches
- Weight: 2-3 ounces
The green-cheeked conure is a loving pet that forms strong bonds with its human caretakers.
Because of their propensity to pluck their feathers when lonely or bored, these birds require lots of attention and physical activity.
Amazon Parrot
One of the most common green parrots kept as pets is the Amazon parrot. Most of them are vibrant green in color and have distinct markings on their heads and foreheads. In addition, feathers come in a wide variety of colors and patterns.
- Length: 15-17 inches
- Weight: 16-23 ounces
It’s no secret that Amazons love the spotlight. They enjoy time outside their cage because it allows them to play and explore with their owners.
But if you don’t train them properly, they may nibble at your fingers.
Quaker Parrot
Quaker parrots, often called “Monk Parakeets,” are friendly, outgoing, and playful birds.
They thrive on interaction with humans and other birds, and some even form strong bonds with individual humans.
When raised with care, they make wonderful companions.
It’s no secret that Quaker parrots are talented singers and sound mimics.
- Length: 11-12 inches
- Weight: 3-5 ounces
Pacific Parrotlet
The Pacific parrotlet, also known as the pocket parrot, is a friendly and entertaining little bird.
- Length: 4-8 inches
- Weight: 1 ounce
These pocket green parrots may be small, but they are remarkably bright and lively and need to play and exercise for several hours daily.
When handled frequently, they are loving companions, but when neglected, they resort to biting.
Maroon-Bellied Conure
One common species of green parrot is the maroon-bellied conure.
The wings and back are darker, while the underside is paler.
Amazing blues, purples, and reds make up the feathers underneath the tail. In addition, two symmetrical, crimson-colored patches often appear on the lower abdomen.
One of the calmest and most social parrot species is the maroon-bellied conure. They are fond of small spaces as much as they enjoy being free to roam and explore outside their cage.
- Length: 10.1 inches
- Weight: 72-92 grams
Military Macaw
The Military Macaw is another large parrot species; it is predominantly green, from a brighter shade on top of its head to a darker olive green on its body.
- Length: 30 inches
- Weight: 2 pounds
They are green overall, but the blue edges on their wings and the red on their forehead make them stand out.
The military macaw is a friendly and calm parrot, but it takes on the personality and temperament of its owner.
Spectacled Parrotlet
The feathers of a Spectacled Parrotlet are green all over, becoming paler toward the tail. They have long beaks and feet and blue eye-rings.
One of the smallest green parrot breeds, the Spectacled Parrotlet, only grows to a height of 5 inches. They are so small that people often refer to them as “pocket parrots.”
- Length: 5 inches
- Weight: 30 grams
They are low-maintenance and peaceful, making them ideal first pets. In addition, they’re robust fowl that don’t get sick frequently.
Little Lorikeet
The little lorikeet is a green parrot with a bright red mask on its face.
On the shoulders, back of the neck, or on some of these birds, yellow feathers can be seen.
They are friendly birds that thrive on human companionship.
They are clever enough to learn tricks, but their small size makes them a constant escape risk.
- Length: 5.9 inches
- Weight: 30-50 grams
Located in a cage with other birds, especially smaller lorikeets, they can become possessive and jealous.
FAQs
How Much Do Green Parrots Cost?
If a green parrot is on your list of potential new pets, you’re probably wondering how much it will cost.
 Below, we’ve listed the most popular green parrots in order of price, from the least expensive to the most costly.
– Great Green Macaw: $3,000 – $4,000
– Amazon Parrot: $1,000 – $3,000
– Male Eclectus Parrot: $1,000 – $3,000
– Military Macaw: $2,500
– Little Lorikeet: $400 – $700
– Quaker Parakeet: $250 – $550
– Green-Cheeked Conure: $150 – $350
– Lovebird: $40 – $130
– Painted Parakeet: $40 – $70
HOW MANY YEARS DO GREEN PARROTS LIVE?
The lifespan of common green parrot species:
– Amazon Parrot: 50 years
– Green-Cheeked Conure: 30 years
– Indian Ringneck Parakeet: 20 – 30 years
– Quaker Parakeet: 20 – 30 years
– Little Lorikeet: 15 – 20 years
– Pacific Parrotlet: 15 – 20 years
– Scaly-Breasted Lorikeet: 15 – 20 years
– Lovebird: 10 – 15 years
Videos: Green Parrot Mating Call
References:
- https://www.thesprucepets.com/bird-identification-common-green-parrots-39051
- https://www.parrotwebsite.com/green-parrots/
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