Read About Exotic Pet Birds

Exotic pet birds. Here's everything you need to know about them.

Exotic pet birds -- Facts

1. Breed:

   Exotic pet birds are rare and extremely beautiful. They come from different families such as Amazon Parrots, Canaries, and Finches.

2. Size:

   Their size varies from breed to breed. The parrots size range would be from 23 to 25 cm, whereas the range for canaries is 15 to 20 cm.

3. Life Span:

   The life span of birds can be from 10 -- 25 years and some may also live up to 40 years.

4. Varieties:

   There is a wide variety of exotic pet bird breeds: Crested Canary, Red-factor & Yellow, etc.

5. Origins:

   Exotic birds have different origins depending on what bird species they are. A majority of them are from Africa and North America.

6. Physical Traits:

   Physical traits are based entirely on the breed which has been chosen. Some have long tails and small wings while on the other hand some have short tails and long wings.

7. Temperament:

   The Exotic pet birds are generally happy and playful. They love to entertain the family members by singing and being playful.

8. Trainability:

   They can be trained easily and have a good sense of learning ability.

Exotic pet birds -- Care

1. Habitat:

   The Exotic pet bird should be kept under a moderate climate rather than kept in an extreme climate as it can harm them.

2. Food:

   Most exotic pet birds need to be fed insects, fruits and seeds.

3. Compatibility:

   Exotic pet birds are easily compatible with human surroundings.

Exotic pet birds -- Concerns

1. Benefits:

   The Exotic pet birds are exceptionally beautiful and have a pleasing character.

2. Liabilities:

   They can sometimes be irritating when you need silence and they are loudly doing mischievous acts.

3. Health Issues:

   They need to be feed properly and given good climatic conditions or else they may suffer from feather loss.

4. Specific Care Needs:

   They need to be kept in a proper cage and well protected so that they will feel happy about the surroundings they live in.

5. Special Household Needs:

   The cage should be cleaned on a daily basis and they should be given a separate corner in the house.

Exotic pet birds -- How to Choose

1. What to Look for:

   Look for the exotic pet bird who has good coloring and a nice voice.

2. Supplies:

   A bowl is required to be given for water. Some toys are also necessary in order to entertain the bird; They can play with them and have a nice time.

3. Expense:

   The exotic pet bird can cost somewhere in the range of $100 to $300.