Second the cockatiel recommendation! They are very rewarding pets, if still demanding... you get out what you put in. Parrots lead active emotional lives. Rel

Second the cockatiel recommendation! They are very rewarding pets, if still demanding... you get out what you put in. Parrots lead active emotional lives. Relationships mean a lot to them, they come with expectations, and they know when they are not being taken seriously. I think there is a common misconception in the bird owner universe that a cockatiel is some kind of starter parrot, and to get the full experience you need to get a larger cockatoo, a macaw, or some other bird that can live more than 60 years, scream as loud as a jet engine, and take your nose off... it’s not true. Give a cockatiel companionship and respect and they’re every bit as engaging and interesting (and loving) as anything bigger or more exotic.