Maybe you have heard of the Pionus Parrot before and maybe this is a new breed you are considering adopting. Either way, the Pionus Parrot is one of the best-kept secrets in the world of birds and parrots. The Pionus parrot has all the wonderful qualities that make parrot ownership so much fun including beautiful coloring, a friendly personality, and a long lifespan. There are many sites that offer the Pionus Parrot for sale, but before you buy, make sure you understand the qualities to look for in your next bird.
What to look for in your Pionus Parrot
Unlike other parrot species, the Pionus Parrot has almost unlimited energy and is very active. If you leave it out of its cage unattended, it will most likely destroy something or get into trouble one way or another. Be very aware of them and make sure that if you have anything nice you put it away so it doesn’t get destroyed.
Vocalizations
Usually, the Pionus parrot is fairly quiet, but if they are exposed to a lot of background noise and a busy environment, it will learn to be loud. Think of it like a young child. Sometimes the only way to get attention is by being louder than everyone else in the room. The Pionus parrot can sometimes be like that young child searching for attention by being loud and obnoxious.
Handling
Usually, they are not the most cuddly bird you can choose. They don’t typically like to be wrapped up and cuddled and like to be handled on their own terms. If they tend to bite or act out, you can train them using our helpful guide. If you are looking for a bird you can handle a lot, maybe look for a different breed.
However, they are very loyal to their owner and, with proper training can be extremely well-behaved and committed.
Lifespan
Like other parrot breeds, the Pionus Parrot can live up to 40 years if properly cared for. Due to the long lifespan, potential owners should take their time learning about how to properly care for and treat the pet bird. Do your research and make sure you are committed to the time and effort it will take to care for your new friend.
Exercise
Pionus Parrots are very active. They need time and room to play outside of their cage. If you are going to invest in a Pionus Parrot, make sure you can devote 3-4 hours per day of “outside the cage” play. You don’t need to be watching it every second it is out of the cage, but you don’t want to leave it completely unattended either. As I mentioned before, if left unattended they can get into a lot of trouble on their own.
Pionus Parrot for Sale
A Pionus Parrots for sale will range in price from about $500 to around $6000 depending on the color, location, and age. If you are ready to look into buying a Pionus Parrot, then you need to read through our bird care guide, as well as check out these sites for more information on available birds.
