Should a beginner get a young bird or an adult?

A young, weaned, hand-raised bird is usually easiest: it's tame, already eats on its own and will learn your routine. Chicks for handfeed suit people who have hand-fed before and are home for every feed.

Can I see the birds before buying?

Yes, and we insist on it. Book a visit to our aviary in Baesa, Quezon City, meet the birds, and ask all your questions before you decide.

Anong parrot ang maganda para sa beginner?

Cockatiel, green-cheek conure o lovebird. Maliliit sila, madaling alagaan, at malambing kapag hand-raised. Bumisita sa aviary namin sa Baesa, Quezon City para makilala mo muna sila bago ka pumili.

Best Parrots for Beginners in the Philippines (2026 Guide)

Q: Best Parrots for Beginners in the Philippines (2026 Guide)

The best parrots for beginners are cockatiels, green-cheek conures and African lovebirds. They're small, gentle and easy to handle, need a manageable amount of daily attention, and hand-raised ones are already tame. Start with one of these, then move up to a larger parrot once you know the routine.

Our top picks for a first parrot

Ranked by how forgiving they are for a first-time owner, then by how quiet they are.

1Cockatiel3 ready nowSweet, easy-going and a great whistler. One of the best first birds you can get.Beginner-friendly Noise Talking
2Green-cheek ConureAsk about the next clutchBig personality in a small, quieter package. A favourite first parrot for condos.Beginner-friendly Noise Talking
3African Lovebird1 pairSmall but full of personality. Pairs keep each other company; hand-raised singles bond with you.Beginner-friendly Noise Talking
4Gold-capped ConureAsk about the next clutchFriendly and curious, with a slightly calmer streak than its sun conure cousins.Beginner-friendly Noise Talking
5St. Thomas ConureAsk about the next clutchSociable and playful — a lively companion that enjoys daily time out of the cage.Beginner-friendly Noise Talking
6Sun Conure1 ready nowSocial and affectionate — plan on a couple of hours of hang-out time every day.Beginner-friendly Noise Talking

What makes a parrot good for beginners

A good first parrot is small enough to handle confidently, forgiving of mistakes, and doesn't need hours of attention every day. Hand-raised birds make the biggest difference: they're used to people from the start, so they step up and bond instead of biting out of fear.

Big talkers like African greys and cuddle-hungry cockatoos are wonderful, but they're a much bigger commitment. We'll gladly walk you through them at a visit once you've had a smaller bird.

Choose hand-raised, weaned birds
Start with a smaller species
Budget time every day for play and training
Meet the bird before you decide

Compare every bird we raise

Bird	Size	Lifespan
Green-cheek Conure	About 26 cm	15–25 years
Cockatiel	30–33 cm	15–25 years
African Lovebird	15–18 cm	10–15 years
Gold-capped Conure	About 30 cm	25–30 years
St. Thomas Conure	About 25 cm	20–30 years
Sun Conure	About 30 cm	20–30 years
Jenday Conure	About 30 cm	25–30 years
Eclectus Parrot	35–42 cm	30–50 years
Alexandrine Parakeet	56–62 cm with tail	25–40 years
White-bellied Caique	About 23 cm	25–40 years
Indian Ringneck Parakeet	About 40 cm with tail	25–30 years
African Grey Parrot	About 33 cm	40–60 years
Blue-naped Parrot	About 31 cm	25–30 years
Blue-backed Parrot	About 30 cm	25–30 years
Umbrella Cockatoo	About 46 cm	40–60+ years

Common questions

Cockatiels, green-cheek conures and lovebirds are the easiest to start with: they're small, eat a simple diet of pellets or seed plus fresh greens, and bond quickly when hand-raised.

Meet them before you decide

Visit our DENR-licensed aviary in Baesa, Quezon City. No online payment, no pressure.

See which beginner birds are available