Essentially, birds are very loud. Wild birds call out to their flocks to let other birds know of their whereabouts or alert other birds to predators. Nonetheless, birds, as well as individual birds within species, have varying levels of noise. While no pet bird is completely silent, several don’t make much noise. Some of these birds don’t tend to screech, while others just make soft sounds, resulting in subtle chirps. Below we reveal the eight quietest pet birds.
- Toubills Toubills are small birds with very little noise, and they are a great choice for anyone who wants a quiet bird. They tend to make pleasant chirps and peeks throughout the day, and even small flocks of birds have relatively low noise levels. While they are generally hands-off birds, finches prefer to share their space with flock mates. They have a flying fence, as this is usually their only space for movement.
- Canary Like other members of the finch family, canaries do not handle well and require a spacious flight cage. Additionally, these birds are relatively solitary and may fight when kept in the same cage. Although male canaries are known for their melodious songs, their small size keeps volume to a minimum.
- Budgerigars Budgies (or parakeets) have an extraordinary ability to learn to speak, just like their larger parrot cousins. While they like to chatter all day, budgies cannot physically scream at the volume of a large bird. These smart, playful birds can be very social with their caretakers. They need a variety of toys to keep them entertained, as well as outside the cage for at least a few hours a day.
- Parrots Like budgies, small parrots lack the ability to screech like Amazons or cockatoos. Their soft chatter and chirp are barely enough to bother even the most sensitive ears. Although they are small, these birds are full of energy and courage. They need to handle and interact with their caregivers on a daily basis to keep them tame.
- Cockatiel Black Wind Parrot If you’re looking for a pet bird that’s a little bigger than a finches or budgerigars, consider a cockatiel. Cockatiels can make sounds, but their chirps are rarely annoying, especially when compared to larger birds. They are also very good at learning to whistle and imitate household sounds, and many swansongs play their favorite tunes all day long.
- Senegal parrot Senegal parrot While many parrots are known for being loud and demanding, Senegal parrots tend to have a calm, quiet demeanor. While they do vocalize and have the ability to speak, they are less likely to screech than other medium and large parrots. They also tend to be content to sit and socialize with their favorite owners, and these pet birds do need toys and activities to stay healthy as well.
- Burke’s parakeet Burke’s parakeet is known for its quiet and gentle demeanor. They tend to be most active and chatty in the early morning and dusk, although noise levels are still low compared to other parrots. Although they are only moderately active birds, they prefer spacious enclosures in which to do some flying.
- Pigeons Pigeons are sweet and gentle pet birds that are not noisy or need attention like many parrots. These birds are known for their pleasant cooing sound, although some may find it annoying, the cooing rarely stops when the bird is awake. Still, for those who prefer easy-going birds, pigeons may be a good choice.
