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30 breeds available

African Grey Parrot

Permit Required

African Grey Parrot is a medium bird originating from West/Central Africa. In New Zealand its status is permit required in nz, so Kiwi owners should confirm MPI and local council rules before sourcing one. Typical lifespan is 40-60 years.

Size
medium
Lifespan
40-60 years
Temperament
African Grey Parrot is a medium bird originating from West/Central Africa.
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Alexandrine Parakeet

Beginner Friendly
Legal in NZ

Alexandrine Parakeet is a medium bird originating from South Asia. In New Zealand its status is legal in nz, so Kiwi owners should confirm MPI and local council rules before sourcing one. Typical lifespan is 25-30 years.

Size
medium
Lifespan
25-30 years
Temperament
Alexandrine Parakeet is a medium bird originating from South Asia.
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Blue-fronted Amazon Parrot

Permit Required

Blue-fronted Amazon Parrot is a medium bird originating from South America. In New Zealand its status is permit required in nz, so Kiwi owners should confirm MPI and local council rules before sourcing one. Typical lifespan is 40-60 years.

Size
medium
Lifespan
40-60 years
Temperament
Blue-fronted Amazon Parrot is a medium bird originating from South America.
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Bourke's Parakeet

Beginner Friendly
Legal in NZ

Bourke's Parakeet is a small bird originating from Australia. In New Zealand its status is legal in nz, so Kiwi owners should confirm MPI and local council rules before sourcing one. Typical lifespan is 8-12 years.

Size
small
Lifespan
8-12 years
Temperament
Bourke's Parakeet is a small bird originating from Australia.
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Budgerigar (Budgie)

Beginner Friendly
Legal in NZ

Budgerigar (Budgie) is a small bird originating from Australia. In New Zealand its status is legal in nz, so Kiwi owners should confirm MPI and local council rules before sourcing one. Typical lifespan is 5-10 years.

Size
small
Lifespan
5-10 years
Temperament
Active, vocal, social
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Caique

Beginner Friendly
Legal in NZ

Caique is a small bird originating from South America. In New Zealand its status is legal in nz, so Kiwi owners should confirm MPI and local council rules before sourcing one. Typical lifespan is 25-40 years.

Size
small
Lifespan
25-40 years
Temperament
Caique is a small bird originating from South America.
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Canary

Beginner Friendly
Legal in NZ

Canary is a small bird originating from Canary Islands. In New Zealand its status is legal in nz, so Kiwi owners should confirm MPI and local council rules before sourcing one. Typical lifespan is 10-15 years.

Size
small
Lifespan
10-15 years
Temperament
Canary is a small bird originating from Canary Islands.
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Cockatiel

Beginner Friendly
Legal in NZ

Cockatiel is a small bird originating from Australia. In New Zealand its status is legal in nz, so Kiwi owners should confirm MPI and local council rules before sourcing one. Typical lifespan is 15-25 years.

Size
small
Lifespan
15-25 years
Temperament
Cockatiel is a small bird originating from Australia.
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Cockatoo (Sulphur-crested)

Permit Required

Cockatoo (Sulphur-crested) is a large bird originating from Australia. In New Zealand its status is permit required in nz, so Kiwi owners should confirm MPI and local council rules before sourcing one. Typical lifespan is 40-70 years.

Size
large
Lifespan
40-70 years
Temperament
Cockatoo (Sulphur-crested) is a large bird originating from Australia.
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Diamond Dove

Beginner Friendly
Legal in NZ

Diamond Dove is a small bird originating from Australia. In New Zealand its status is legal in nz, so Kiwi owners should confirm MPI and local council rules before sourcing one. Typical lifespan is 10-15 years.

Size
small
Lifespan
10-15 years
Temperament
Diamond Dove is a small bird originating from Australia.
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Eclectus Parrot

Beginner Friendly
Legal in NZ

Eclectus Parrot is a medium bird originating from Solomon Islands. In New Zealand its status is legal in nz, so Kiwi owners should confirm MPI and local council rules before sourcing one. Typical lifespan is 30-40 years.

Size
medium
Lifespan
30-40 years
Temperament
Eclectus Parrot is a medium bird originating from Solomon Islands.
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Galah Cockatoo

Permit Required

Galah Cockatoo is a medium bird originating from Australia. In New Zealand its status is permit required in nz, so Kiwi owners should confirm MPI and local council rules before sourcing one. Typical lifespan is 40-60 years.

Size
medium
Lifespan
40-60 years
Temperament
Galah Cockatoo is a medium bird originating from Australia.
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Green-cheeked Conure

Beginner Friendly
Legal in NZ

Green-cheeked Conure is a small bird originating from South America. In New Zealand its status is legal in nz, so Kiwi owners should confirm MPI and local council rules before sourcing one. Typical lifespan is 10-25 years.

Size
small
Lifespan
10-25 years
Temperament
Green-cheeked Conure is a small bird originating from South America.
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Indian Ringneck Parakeet

Beginner Friendly
Legal in NZ

Indian Ringneck Parakeet is a small bird originating from South Asia. In New Zealand its status is legal in nz, so Kiwi owners should confirm MPI and local council rules before sourcing one. Typical lifespan is 25-30 years.

Size
small
Lifespan
25-30 years
Temperament
Indian Ringneck Parakeet is a small bird originating from South Asia.
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Java Sparrow

Beginner Friendly
Legal in NZ

Java Sparrow is a small bird originating from Indonesia. In New Zealand its status is legal in nz, so Kiwi owners should confirm MPI and local council rules before sourcing one. Typical lifespan is 5-9 years.

Size
small
Lifespan
5-9 years
Temperament
Java Sparrow is a small bird originating from Indonesia.
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Jenday Conure

Beginner Friendly
Legal in NZ

Jenday Conure is a small bird originating from South America. In New Zealand its status is legal in nz, so Kiwi owners should confirm MPI and local council rules before sourcing one. Typical lifespan is 20-30 years.

Size
small
Lifespan
20-30 years
Temperament
Jenday Conure is a small bird originating from South America.
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Kakariki (Red-crowned Parakeet)

Permit Required

Kakariki (Red-crowned Parakeet) is a small bird originating from New Zealand. In New Zealand its status is permit required in nz, so Kiwi owners should confirm MPI and local council rules before sourcing one. Typical lifespan is 15-20 years.

Size
small
Lifespan
15-20 years
Temperament
Kakariki (Red-crowned Parakeet) is a small bird originating from New Zealand.
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Little Corella

Permit Required

Little Corella is a medium bird originating from Australia. In New Zealand its status is permit required in nz, so Kiwi owners should confirm MPI and local council rules before sourcing one. Typical lifespan is 50+ years.

Size
medium
Lifespan
50+ years
Temperament
Little Corella is a medium bird originating from Australia.
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Lovebird

Beginner Friendly
Legal in NZ

Lovebird is a small bird originating from Africa. In New Zealand its status is legal in nz, so Kiwi owners should confirm MPI and local council rules before sourcing one. Typical lifespan is 10-15 years.

Size
small
Lifespan
10-15 years
Temperament
Lovebird is a small bird originating from Africa.
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Pacific Parrotlet

Beginner Friendly
Legal in NZ

Pacific Parrotlet is a small bird originating from South America. In New Zealand its status is legal in nz, so Kiwi owners should confirm MPI and local council rules before sourcing one. Typical lifespan is 15-20 years.

Size
small
Lifespan
15-20 years
Temperament
Pacific Parrotlet is a small bird originating from South America.
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Peach-faced Lovebird

Beginner Friendly
Legal in NZ

Peach-faced Lovebird is a small bird originating from Africa. In New Zealand its status is legal in nz, so Kiwi owners should confirm MPI and local council rules before sourcing one. Typical lifespan is 12-15 years.

Size
small
Lifespan
12-15 years
Temperament
Peach-faced Lovebird is a small bird originating from Africa.
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Pionus Parrot

Beginner Friendly
Legal in NZ

Pionus Parrot is a medium bird originating from Central/South America. In New Zealand its status is legal in nz, so Kiwi owners should confirm MPI and local council rules before sourcing one. Typical lifespan is 25-40 years.

Size
medium
Lifespan
25-40 years
Temperament
Pionus Parrot is a medium bird originating from Central/South America.
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Plum-headed Parakeet

Beginner Friendly
Legal in NZ

Plum-headed Parakeet is a small bird originating from South Asia. In New Zealand its status is legal in nz, so Kiwi owners should confirm MPI and local council rules before sourcing one. Typical lifespan is 15-20 years.

Size
small
Lifespan
15-20 years
Temperament
Plum-headed Parakeet is a small bird originating from South Asia.
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Quaker Parakeet (Monk Parakeet)

Restricted in NZ

Quaker Parakeet (Monk Parakeet) is a small bird originating from South America. In New Zealand its status is restricted in nz, so Kiwi owners should confirm MPI and local council rules before sourcing one. Typical lifespan is 20-30 years.

Size
small
Lifespan
20-30 years
Temperament
Quaker Parakeet (Monk Parakeet) is a small bird originating from South America.
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Rainbow Lorikeet

Restricted in NZ

Rainbow Lorikeet is a small bird originating from Australia. In New Zealand its status is restricted in nz, so Kiwi owners should confirm MPI and local council rules before sourcing one. Typical lifespan is 15-25 years.

Size
small
Lifespan
15-25 years
Temperament
Rainbow Lorikeet is a small bird originating from Australia.
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Red-rumped Parakeet

Beginner Friendly
Legal in NZ

Red-rumped Parakeet is a small bird originating from Australia. In New Zealand its status is legal in nz, so Kiwi owners should confirm MPI and local council rules before sourcing one. Typical lifespan is 10-15 years.

Size
small
Lifespan
10-15 years
Temperament
Red-rumped Parakeet is a small bird originating from Australia.
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Society Finch (Bengalese Finch)

Beginner Friendly
Legal in NZ

Society Finch (Bengalese Finch) is a small bird originating from Asia. In New Zealand its status is legal in nz, so Kiwi owners should confirm MPI and local council rules before sourcing one. Typical lifespan is 5-8 years.

Size
small
Lifespan
5-8 years
Temperament
Society Finch (Bengalese Finch) is a small bird originating from Asia.
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Sun Conure

Beginner Friendly
Legal in NZ

Sun Conure is a small bird originating from South America. In New Zealand its status is legal in nz, so Kiwi owners should confirm MPI and local council rules before sourcing one. Typical lifespan is 20-30 years.

Size
small
Lifespan
20-30 years
Temperament
Sun Conure is a small bird originating from South America.
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Turquoisine Parakeet

Beginner Friendly
Legal in NZ

Turquoisine Parakeet is a small bird originating from Australia. In New Zealand its status is legal in nz, so Kiwi owners should confirm MPI and local council rules before sourcing one. Typical lifespan is 10-15 years.

Size
small
Lifespan
10-15 years
Temperament
Turquoisine Parakeet is a small bird originating from Australia.
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Zebra Finch

Beginner Friendly
Legal in NZ

Zebra Finch is a small bird originating from Australia. In New Zealand its status is legal in nz, so Kiwi owners should confirm MPI and local council rules before sourcing one. Typical lifespan is 5-7 years.

Size
small
Lifespan
5-7 years
Temperament
Zebra Finch is a small bird originating from Australia.
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