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African grey parrot vs Cockatiel
African grey parrot vs Cockatiel side by side: lifespan, setup and monthly costs, difficulty, space, noise and bonding.
African grey parrotPsittacus erithacus
CockatielNymphicus hollandicusIn short
- Lifespan: African grey parrot lives about 33 years longer on average
- Monthly cost: Cockatiel is cheaper
- Setup cost: Cockatiel is cheaper
- Difficulty: higher for African grey parrot
- Daily care time: higher for African grey parrot
- Good with kids: higher for Cockatiel
| Group | Birds | Birds |
|---|---|---|
| Size | About 33 cm long, 400โ550 g | 30โ33 cm including the long tail; 80โ110 g |
| Lifespan | 40โ60 years | 15โ20 years |
| Setup cost | โ $710โ1,790 | โ $180โ390 |
| Monthly cost | โ $43โ86/mo | โ $21โ43/mo |
| Difficulty | Expert | Easy |
| Space needed | Lots of room | About a room |
| Noise | Sometimes loud | Moderate |
| Fur, smell & mess | High | High |
| Daily care time | 2+ hours | 30โ60 min |
| OK alone all day | Poorly | Not great |
| Bond with people | Very high | Very high |
| Good with kids | Not suitable | Okay |
An African parrot famous for its intelligence and talking ability. Listed on CITES Appendix I since 2017, it requires proper paperwork and a commitment of several decades.
๐ Experienced bird keepers who are home a lot and ready to devote decades to a demanding, brilliant companion.
โ First-time bird owners, people out all day, or busy households with young children.
A crested, orange-cheeked member of the cockatoo family from Australia. Gentle and cuddly, it whistles beautifully but sheds plenty of powder down and startles easily at night.
๐ People who want a hands-on, affectionate bird and enjoy a whistling companion for many years.
โ Allergy sufferers, people who are out all day, or anyone unsure where they'll be in ten years.