10 Small Pet Birds That Are Great for Families

If you and your family are a house constantly full of pets and always looking to adopt, or you're allergic to cats and dogs but the younger ones keep asking for a pet, then you may consider adopting a bird. Pet birds are just as loving and charismatic as any furry friend and have the added bonus of engaging in conversation — at least for some bird types. They make for great pets for kids and you won't have to worry about taking them on daily walks or changing the kitty litter at the end of the day. All you have to do is show these birdies love, and they will be your companions for life.

While you may not have adopted a pet bird before, you probably have hung a bird feeder in your yard at some point over the years, attracting the beautiful wings of hummingbirds and robins. With the appropriate cage, toys, food, and care, pet birds can become a family member for more than 20 years. You will find a variety of sizes and characteristics on this list, both important factors to consider depending on how much space you have in your home and if your neighbors will be upset if they hear whistling from the parakeet. But don't worry, some of these pet birds have quieter tricks up their, well, wings.