Kakariki Parakeet

 One bird to consider as a delightful companion bird for apartment living is the Kakariki, a bird that is active, mischievous, intelligent, constantly chattering away, but never loud enough to annoy the neighbors. As if this were not enough to recommend the Kakariki, it is able to talk as well.  kakarikis are great fun and have really entertaining personalities. Being intelligent, they are able to learn words and mimic a lot of sounds including your favorite songs. They are also just as lovable as they look and like to cuddle up to their owners.

When fully grown, the adult kakariki parrot measures25-28 cm and weighs around 65 grams. They have a wingspan of around 5 inches. Generally, they are described as a bit chubby looking with cute fluffy green feathers all over and those distinctive red and yellow crowns. They are certainly one of the cuter looking pet parrots with their small heads and beaks atop puffy bodies. They also exhibit beautiful blends of blue and green feathers around the wings.