Top 28 Types of Green Parrots to Keep as pets (With Pictures)

There are many different types of green parrots, and each has its own unique set of characteristics an personality. Green Parrots are found in tropical and subtropical regions all over the world and come in a wide variety of colors and patterns. If you are thinking about getting a green parrot as a pet, then it is important to know more about the personalities of these pets to find the bird which is right for you. In this blog, we will take a look at some of the most popular types of green parrots.

There are many parrot species, but only a handful are as beautiful as green parrots.
We’ve put together a list of the most popular types of green parrots to keep as pets, along with some basic information about each. Hopefully, after reading this list, you’ll have a better understanding of which green parrot you’d want to bring home.

Types of Green Parrots to Keep as Pets

• Budgie
• Lovebird
• Red-Shouldered Macaw
• Great Green Macaw: (Large green parrot species)
• Military Macaw
• Amazon Parrot
• Red-Fronted Parrot
• Thick Billed Parrot 
• Blue-Bellied Parrot
• Short-Tailed Parrot
• Edward’s Fig Parrot
• Sri Lankan Hanging Parrot
• Senegal Parrot
• Eclectus, male: (medium-sized green parrot)
• Maroon Bellied Conure
• Green Cheeked Conure
• Painted Parakeet
• Indian Ringneck Parakeet
• Quaker Parakeet
• Spectacled Parrotlet
• Scarlet Shouldered Parrotlet
• Australian Ringneck
• Pacific Parrotlet:
• Little Lorikeet
• Scaly-Breasted Lorikeet

1. Budgie: (Small green parrot)

Origin: Native to Australia

Size: 6-8 inches

Weight: 1 ounce

Life Span: 5 – 8 years

Let’s begin with the most popular and well-known green parrot, the budgie. If you’re even a little bit interested in parrots, you’ve probably heard of this bird. You may be familiar with Budgerigar in different colors! They come in a variety of colors, including yellow, blue, green, and everything in between.
The budgie is without a doubt the most popular pet bird. They’re little, lively, and clever, as well as simple to care for.
One thing you probably don’t know about budgies is that they can be pretty chatty. These are not the typical parrots to learn to talk like humans but they still can learn quite a few words. Their vocabulary can reach upto1000 words.
The budgie is typically 6-8 inches long and weighs around 1 ounce.

Is a budgie a good pet? Yes, budgies are excellent to keep as pets. They are social, and playful and come in a variety of beautiful colors including green, blue, and white.

Can a budgie live alone? yes, they can live alone. As they are flock birds so ideally they would prefer to live in groups but they have no problem living alone as it is one of the most popular birds around the world.

2. Lovebird (green and orange parrot)

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Origin: Native to the forests and savannas of Sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar

Size: 5-7 inches

Weight: 2 ounces

Life Span: 15- 25 years.

Okay, all parrot lovers are familiar with the appearance of a lovebird. Even if they are just beginning to learn about these birds.
But what most of them don’t know is that love birds come in 9 different colors. Green is the primary hue in the majority of lovebirds, however, the pattern varies per species. unfortunately, some of them are now classified as endangered.
Because lovebirds create deep ties, they are generally purchased in pairs. That’s why they’re known as lovebirds!
They are quite social as pets, however, they can get snappy due to a lack of care.
These little birds are about 5-7 inches long and weigh less than 2 ounces.

Do lovebirds need to be in pairs? No, it is not necessary to keep lovebirds in pairs. Although they are very affectionate birds but just like other birds they can be kept alone.

Can lovebirds talk? Love birds are generally not considered a talking species of parrots.

4. Red-Shouldered Macaw

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Origin: Native to the tropical lowlands, savannah, and swamplands of Brazil, the Guianas, Bolivia, Venezuela, and far south-eastern Peru.

Size: 12 inches

Weight: 4-6 ounces

Life Span: 25-40 years

One of the most popular talking parrots is the Macaw. This species is smaller than the common Macaw seen in pet stores. If they don’t have enough room at home for a large bird, many families choose a Red-Shouldered Macaw.
This species, like other Macaws, is one of the most intelligent parrots. They have the ability to learn words, phrases, and stunts. They need a great deal of training and attention in order to grow into loving birds with strong attachments to their owners.

5. Great Green Macaw: (Large green parrot species)

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Origin: Native to  Central and South America. The parrot is found in Nicaragua, Honduras, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, and Ecuador.

Size: 33–35 inches

Weight: 50 ounces

Life Span: 25-40 years

To be honest, this bird is rather enormous for a parrot! In fact, the Great Green is one of the world’s largest macaws. This bird is one of a kind since it is totally green. (On the lower rump or tail, they may have feathers of various colors.) Another bird native to Central and South America is this. With fewer than 3500 birds, they are also designated an endangered species.
The bird’s tragic fate is due to the loss of its natural environment. In the previous decade, the numbers have substantially decreased.

How much is a Great Green Macaw? Great Green Macaws are rare and expensive. You can expect this bird to be around $3000 to $4000

Are great green macaws endangered? Yes, the Great Green Macaws are listed as an endangered specie

Also Read: Yellow Parrots to Keep as Pets

6. Military Macaw

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Origin: Military macaws are native to Central America and South America.

Size: 30 inches

Weight: 2 pounds

Life Span: 25-40 years

Another Macaw has been added to the list of types of green parrots! why is this one referred to as “military”? It’s because these birds’ color is reminiscent of a military parade outfit. Its plumage is primarily green, with darker and olive patches, blue wing margins, and a red forehead and tail.
Because this is a protected species, you won’t be able to find one at a pet store. This Macaw, like many other South American parrot species, is endangered.
Do not expect to be disappointed! Though attractive, this bird is temperamental and not a great talker!
Are military macaws rare? The Great Green Macaws and Military Macaws both are listed as endangered species and are quite rare to find.

Are macaws aggressive? Macaws are not considered aggressive but they are stubborn

7. Amazon Parrot: (green parrot as a pet)

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Origin: Amazon River’s banks and South America

Size: 15-17 inches

Weight: 16-23 ounces

Life Span: 40 to 70 years.

So, the next in our type of green parrots is the Amazon parrot. This parrot is native to the Amazon River’s banks as well as the rest of South America and the Caribbean, as its name indicates. This bird isn’t completely green; it has yellow patches around its beak and tail (sometimes, some blue as well).
Are Amazon parrots good pets? Yes, one of the most popular house pets is the Amazon Parrot! It is a playful and sociable bird. It needs the owner’s undivided attention and playtime. Toys, puzzles, and, oddly, wrestling are all favorites of this bird. We’ll have to spend a lot of time with your Amazon Parrot as a household bird. You’ll learn to interpret their body language and note how their mood swings.
Do Amazon parrots speak? yes, they are highly chatty and loud. It enjoys singing, imitating noises, and conversing. It may have a vocabulary of 500 words, although the average is 300.

8. Red-Fronted Parrot

Origin: Native to African

Size: 10-12 inches

Weight: 7-10 ounces

Life Span: 40 to 60 years.

This isn’t a completely green parrot, as the name implies; it has a few red feathers strewn around. It does not, however, have the complete front of red feathers. The dots may be seen on the head, back, and wings, as well as around the beak.
This is an African parrot that may be found across the continent’s east, west, and central regions. “Jardine’s parrot” is another name for the species. Poicephalus Gulielmi is another scientific name for this species
This is one of the largest members of the Poicephalus species in Africa. It may live up to 60 years in the wild. It is simple to live for such a long time if taken care of by humans.
They are also very clever. Red-fronted can learn words, phrases, and sound effects with sufficient and persistent instruction. Some owners even characterize them as having human-like characteristics.
The Red-Fronted’s voice and singing are also a nice advantage if you wish to keep the bird at home. Furthermore, they are quieter than other parrots.

9. Thick Billed Parrot (dark green parrot)

Origin: Native to Mexico

Size:15-17 inches

Weight: 12 ounces.

Life Span: up to 33 years

You’ll have to fly to Mexico to see the Thick-Billed parrot in the wild. Rhynchopsitta Pachyrhyncha is its scientific name. This bird isn’t entirely green, either. Its head is covered with crimson feathers.

Is the Thick-billed Parrot endangered? The Thick-Billed Parrot is presently the only parrot species native to North America. All of the other parrots in the area have died off. And this one is also on the verge of extinction – there are only 2500 of these birds left in the world, and their numbers are steadily declining.

10. Blue-Bellied Parrot

Origin: Native to southeastern Brazil and Argentina 

Size: 11 inches

Weight: 4 ounces.

Life Span: up to 15 years

The Blue-Bellied Parrot will meet all of your aesthetic criteria if you believe green and blue are the ideal color combo! The plumage is mostly green, with blue colors on the tail tip and underbelly.
Brazil, namely the Southeastern sections, is the home of this one-of-a-kind bird.
Are Blue-Bellied Parrot endangered? As the specie is dwindling, just a few birds may be found in captivity now. Only 10,000 birds are thought to be alive, according to estimates. The area of these birds is safeguarded by the government in order to help the species recover.

Also Read: Small Parrots to Keep as Pets

11. Short-Tailed Parrot

Origin: Native to the Amazon River banks in Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia

Size: 9-10 inches

Weight: 7 ounces

Life Span: up to 15 years

This medium-sized parrot is primarily green, with just a few black spots around the eyes. This is what a tropical bird should look like! The Amazon River banks in Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia are home to these short-tailed parrots. It is a common parrot in the region. It is, however, seldom kept as a house bird.

12. Edward’s Fig Parrot

Origin: Native to Northern New Guinea and Indonesia

Size: 7 inches

Weight: 3.7 ounces

Life Span: up to 15 years

This parrot is just stunning! Its predominant color is green, but it also comes in shades of yellow, red, blue, and purple! On the neck and belly. Northern New Guinea and Indonesia are home to this species. Unfortunately, the parrot trade does not prioritize these parrots, and they are hard to come by as home pets.
When they encounter a person in the wild, they are lively, playful, and social. If you can locate it for sale (legally, of course! ), purchase it in pairs for a better fit.

13. Sri Lankan Hanging Parrot (green parrot with orange beak)

Origin: Native to Sri Lanka

Size: 5 inches

Weight: 1 ounces

Life Span: unknown 

This parrot is native to Sri Lanka, as you may have guessed. This is not a social bird, and it is often observed alone or in small groups. It’s a wild bird that’s not often kept as a pet. At the very least, I’ve never seen this bird in a home before. Even in the wild, they are difficult to see since they nest high in the trees and only come to the ground on rare occasions. On their neck, back, head, and rump, they have red and orange. Take a snapshot if you happen to encounter it when visiting Sri Lanka!

14. Senegal Parrot

Origin: Native to Africa

Size: 9 inches

Weight: 4 ounces

Life Span: over 30 years

Green plumage with a greyish head and a V-shaped underbelly of yellow, red, and orange distinguishes the Senegal Parrot.
If you prefer a calmer house bird than the normal singing, squeaking, and talking noisy parrots, this parrot is ideal. Despite this, they are excellent communicators, but with a calmer demeanor.
This bird will take as much care as you offer it, but it will not demand it! It’ll enjoy it if you put it on your shoulder. It can be happy without the companionship of other parrots, with just you to keep it company.

17. Eclectus, male: (medium-sized green parrot)

Origin: Native to Australia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and/or the Solomon Islands.

Size: 17-20 inches

Weight:12-19 ounces.

Life Span: upto 30 years

The Eclectus comes in two colors: green and red. On the tail, one of these main colors is often paired with spots of the other. Female and male birds are colored differently: females are red, while males are green. As a result, in this post, we’ll focus on the males of this species. These birds are native to the Solomon Islands.
Are Eclectus parrots good for beginners? Eclectus may be a pleasant and caring pet in a household. It does, however, need a great deal of attention, care, and training. Overall, this is a smart bird with a large vocabulary. One of the greatest talking parrots I’ve ever encountered!

18. Maroon Bellied Conure

Origin: South America

Size: 10 inches

Weight:3 ounces.

Life Span: 35 years

You’ll have to go to the deep jungles of South America to see this green Conure (with a maroon belly). Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay are all home to the bird. In recent years, the governments of these nations have taken extra precautions to protect particular bird species, such as the Conure, which have become endangered owing to poaching. These wild green parrots are no longer endangered species. It is a wonderful and lively parrot, according to parrot aficionados who have had the opportunity to converse with the bird.

Can maroon-bellied conures talk? Maroon-billed conures are not much of talkers. they are generally considered quiet birds.

Also Read: Best Talking Birds

19. Green Cheeked Conure

Origin: South America

Size: 10 inches

Weight: 2 ounces.

Life Span: 25 years

Okay, this parrot’s cheeks aren’t the only thing that’s green. They’re not just green, either! There are also yellows and reds in the mix. There may also be some grey and blue highlights.
Is a Green Cheek Conure a good pet? Their personalities are as colorful as their coloration! They’re sociable and don’t make as much noise as some other smaller birds! If you have a choice between this Conure and the  Parrotlet, choose this one if you want a bird that is easy to care for but wants a lot of attention and communicates with you.

20. Painted Parakeet

Origin: South America

Size: 9 inches

Weight: 2 ounces.

Life Span: 13 to 20+ years

The painted parakeet is a fellow of Conure found in the northern and central areas of South America. It has little plumages of various colors, such as brown and blue on the crown/nape and forecrown, respectively. It is predominantly green but has greyish feather tips and small plumages of other colors, such as brown and blue on the crown/nape and forecrown, respectively.
Because the birds are typically seen in the wild, a Painted Parakeet is a rare sight for homeowners. If you can locate one, it will be a pricey bid.
Few fortunate owners say that this is the quietest conure in the family and that it is well-socialized.

21. Indian Ring neck Parakeet (Talking types of green parrots)

Origin: India

Size: 14-17 inches

Weight: 4 ounces.

Life Span: up to 34 years

I’m sure you’ve figured out where this bird comes from. Finally, we saw a parrot outside of the United States! The Indian parakeet is recognizable by its sleek green feathers and darker ridges around the head.
Despite its complex personality, this bird is a popular option for a home pet. This is a rambunctious parrot. If they have little interaction and leisure time, they might be snippy and sensitive. This is a parrot that needs a lot of free areas to soar and be independent.
Furthermore, they go through a hormonal period in adolescence, much like human teenagers.
This parakeet is not suitable for beginners.

22. Quaker Parakeet

Origin: South America

Size: 11 to 12 inches

Weight: 3 ounces.

Life Span: up to 30 years

It looks like a fluffy parrot! It’s the polar opposite of the Amazon one! They are lively and hilarious birds, just as they seem to be. The fact that these parakeets can be clowns has never been mentioned by their owners! And a lot of people keep them as pets!!
They are excellent communicators, in addition to having an enthusiastic, loving, and lively personality. With the right training, they can even compete with the African Grey and the Amazon. As an added benefit (and a significant one), these parakeets are far less costly than the last two!
Unfortunately, several nations have made it illegal to trade them as pets. One such nation is the United States of America.
There are various reasons for this: they pose a threat to local crops and wildlife, and when sick, they may transmit psittacosis to people.

23. Spectacled Parrotlet (all green parrot)

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Origin: Middle and South America

Size: 4.7 inches

Weight: 1 ounce.

Life Span: up to 20 years

Are you looking for a parrot that is all green? Then the Spectacled Parrotlet is the bird for you. It’s a sweet little bird. You may not notice that this is a parrot and not some other exotic bird at first sight. Its colorings contain minor aquamarine and blue tones at the margins, but it is mostly green.
If you’re not searching for a talking parrot, this is the bird for you! It is not gifted in the area of speech, but it is social and amusing! This is the ideal Parrotlet for a beginner.

24. Scarlet Shouldered Parrotlet

Origin: South America

Size: 6 inches

Weight: 2 ounces.

Life Span: up to 20 years

Huet’s Parrotlet is another name for this kind of parrot that you may be familiar with. It’s also known as “red-winged” by certain fans. No matter what you call it, the parrot is still adorable! On its forehead, it does have some Scarlett tones, but the green is largely blended with brown and yellow. Bolivia, Venezuela, Guyana, Peru, Columbia, Ecuador, and Brazil are among its indigenous countries. Given the bird’s large habitat region, the species is abundant and not endangered.
They love to live and travel in groups of 15-50 birds in the wild! When in flight, they may be rather noisy, yet when perched, they can be quiet and concealed.

25. Australian Ringneck

Origin: South America

Size: 13 inches

Weight: 4 to 7 ounces.

Life Span: 18 years

This parrot can only be found in Australia. This is a huge bird that is divided into four species based on its color. They’re all predominantly green, with a few yellow and blue patches here and there.
They come near urban and rural regions, which is unusual for parrots, and may be observed eating food off the pavement. They seldom travel alone instead, you’ll observe them in couples or flocks. For the time being, the specie is abundant and not endangered. If you have ample open area, many Australian bird owners pick this parrot as a pet.

26. Pacific Parrotlet: (Small type of green parrot)

Origin: South America

Size: 4-5 inches

Weight: under 1 ounce.

Life Span: 15 to 20 years.

This is one of the world’s tiniest types of green parrots! It is so little that it is sometimes referred to as a “pocket parrot.”

Are Pacific Parrotlets beginner birds? Because it is so adorable and little, you may be tempted to take this chick into your care right away, but if you are a beginner, proceed with caution. They have a big personality despite their little size! It demands your attention, maybe snippy, has mood swings, and is, to be honest, very feisty.
If you’ve worked with parrots before, you’ll be able to manage this pocket pet and appreciate its busy attitude. But be careful — it bites fiercely!
The Parrotlet is sometimes likened to an Amazon parrot as a smaller version with a personality that rivals that of the Amazon parrot.

27. Little Lorikeet (types of green parrots)

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Origin: native to Australia

Size: 5.9 inches

Weight: 1-2 ounces.

Life Span: 15 to 20 years.

The Little Lorikeet is another little bird in our green collection. Unlike the Parrotlet, the Lorikeet is lively. They are bright birds that like playing with toys, puzzles, ropes, and other such items. If you don’t want them to nip your fingers, you’ll have to play! Lorikeets are not often kept as pets, but their friendly nature has made them a more popular option in recent years.
They might be a good first parrot for you.
Lorikeets like to conceal themselves in trees and fly in flocks in the wild. You may want to consider purchasing a pair of these birds.

28. Scaly-Breasted Lorikeet

Origin: native to Australia

Size: 9 inches

Weight: 3 ounces.

Life Span: 7-9 years

Scaly-Breasted Lorikeet completes the list of green parrots species. It’s virtually totally made of green. Its beak, however, is crimson! Their native area is Australia, however, you can get this bird in pet shops all around the globe! But don’t wait too long to get this one if you like it because the number of these Lorikeets is dwindling.
Take note that they are not the simplest bird to manage for beginners. Although their little stature is alluring, they are volatile, territorial, and bossy. From an early age, you must establish the rules and assert your power. They are clever, yet they are not cuddlers.

Final words on Types of Green Parrots:

And that concludes our list of the most popular and attractive types of Green Parrots seen in nature and in homes. Some of them are suited as house pets, while others are not. Finally, it’s up to you to choose the bird and color scheme that will offer you the greatest joy. They all have distinct personalities and behaviors.
The need for attention and proper care is something that all parrots have in common. Prepare to devote time to your pet, including feeding, cleaning, and playing with it!