What Are The Quietest Indoor Birds

Birds are lovely, soothing to own and sing beautiful songs. There are some birds, though, who may be a bit too vocal. If you want a bird whose songs won’t overtake any conversations in your household, we have put together a list of beautiful and relatively quiet singers.

Keep in mind that birds, by nature, are vocal. In the wild they call out to their flocks to let them know their location or to sound an alert that predators are in the area. There are birds who are louder than others, but know that no bird will be completely silent; in fact, why would you want a silent bird? Their chatter is comforting and can keep you company and their chatter may welcome you home after a long day.

What Are The Quietest Indoor Birds?

Here are some of the quieter species of birds for you to consider.

1. A canary. These birds are members of the finch family and are usually a bright yellow. If you’re looking for only one bird, a canary might be a great choice as they are relatively solitary. Canaries are known for their melodious songs with males being the most vocal. This is another bird who prefers to interact through the bards of his cage and doesn’t tolerate handling by his or her human.
2. Cockatiels are great pets even though they are a bit louder than a finch or a budgie. Cockatiel owners say their voices don’t get to a bothersome level even though they do like to chatter. A cockatiel will learn to whistle, can mimic sounds he hears in the household and could learn to whistle his favorite tunes. A cockatiel can be let out to fly around and get exercise and enjoys handling by his human.
3. A dove is a gentle, sweet bird who isn’t demanding or noisy. They will coo and otherwise vocalize. Know that a dove will coo pretty much all day. If you’re looking for a happy, easy-going bird, consider a dove.
4. A finch. These birds have tiny voices that sound like a “beep” when they vocalize. Finches make peeps and chirps throughout the day. These birds to better in small flocks or at least in pairs as they are very social. A pair of birds won’t generally be too loud. A finch is not prone to sitting on a human’s finger and are happiest when viewed through the bars of their cages.
5. Parakeets, also known as budgerigars or budgies can learn to talk if you spend time working with him. They will chatter throughout the day and will greet you when you walk into the room. These birds are playful, will be social with their humans and are very intelligent. If you’re going to have parakeets you will want to invest in toys to keep him entertained. A mirror is almost a must for these birds, especially if you only get one as they are very social. If you want a bird who will sit on your finger and who enjoys out-of-cage exercise, a parakeet just might be the right choice.
6. Parrotlets are “cousins” of larger parrots and will chatter and soft chirps – they won’t screech like their larger counterpart parrots or cockatoos. They are small, energetic and require daily interaction and handling by their human.
7. If you want a parrot, a Senegal parrot is a quieter option than other parrots. These parrots are more quiet and calm. They do vocalize and can learn to talk, but are less likely to screech than other parrots. A Senegal parrot enjoys socialization with her humans and does need toys and activities to keep her entertained and physically fit.

Before you bring home a bird, talk with your pet store or breeder representative to gain an understanding of the requirements the bird has. Also, keep in mind that many birds are long-lived; this means you will want to make arrangements for his or her care if you no longer can.

Birds are soothing, beautiful pets and can be wonderful companions.

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