Knowledge Centre

The most comprehensive English-language parrot resource for UK and Ireland buyers. Expert guides, honest FAQs, price comparisons, and species comparisons — all in one place.

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Species Guides

In-depth guides to every parrot species we breed — temperament, care, diet, CITES, and buying advice.

Species Guides

Cockatoo Buying Guide

Moluccan, Umbrella, and Goffin's Cockatoos

Species Guides

Amazon Parrot Buying Guide

Yellow-Naped, Blue-Fronted, and more

Species Guides

Conure Buying Guide

Sun, Green-Cheeked, and Jenday Conures

Species Guides

Eclectus Buying Guide

The most visually striking dimorphic parrot

Species Guides

Caique Buying Guide

White-Bellied and Black-Headed Caiques

Species Guides

Pionus Buying Guide

The calm, gentle parrot for quieter homes

Species Guides

Green-Wing Macaw Guide

The gentle giant macaw

Species Guides

Catalina Macaw Guide

The unique hybrid macaw

Species Guides

Hyacinth Macaw Guide

The world's largest parrot

Species Guides

African Grey Guide

The world's most intelligent parrot

Species Guides

Macaw Buying Guide

All large macaw species

Buying Guides

Expert advice on choosing, sourcing, and preparing for your first or next parrot.

Buying Guides

How to Buy a Parrot

Step-by-step process guide

Buying Guides

Buying Your First Parrot

Complete beginner's guide

Buying Guides

Choosing the Right Parrot

Match species to your lifestyle

Buying Guides

Quiet Parrots for Flats

Low-noise species for UK apartments

Buying Guides

Large Parrots Guide

Macaws, African Greys and Cockatoos

Buying Guides

Small Parrots Guide

Conures, Caiques, Pionus and more

Buying Guides

Parrot Noise Levels

Which species are loudest?

Buying Guides

Breeder vs Pet Shop

Where to buy your parrot

Buying Guides

Hand-Raised vs Parent-Raised

Why hand-raising matters

Buying Guides

Settling a New Parrot

The first week at home

Buying Guides

Parrots with Children

Family owner's guide

Buying Guides

Parrots with Cats & Dogs

Safety and introduction guide

Care Guides

Everything you need to keep your parrot healthy, stimulated, and thriving.

Care Guides

Parrot Cage Guide

Sizes, materials, and setup

Care Guides

Parrot Diet Guide

What to feed your parrot

Care Guides

Parrot Lifespans

How long do parrots live?

Care Guides

Parrot Toys & Enrichment

Complete enrichment guide

Care Guides

How Much Sleep Parrots Need

Sleep guide by species

Care Guides

How to Bathe a Parrot

Bathing methods and frequency

Care Guides

Preparing Your Home

Before the bird arrives

Behaviour

Understand your parrot's behaviour, body language, and build a deep, trusting relationship.

Behaviour

How to Bond with Your Parrot

Building trust step by step

Behaviour

Parrot Training Guide

Step-up, recall, trick training

Behaviour

Parrot Socialisation

New people, pets, and environments

Behaviour

Parrot Aggression & Biting

Why parrots bite and how to manage it

Nutrition

Detailed nutritional guidance for every parrot species.

Nutrition

Complete Diet Guide

Pellets, fresh food, and what to avoid

Nutrition

What Do Parrots Eat?

Full diet overview

Nutrition

Can Parrots Eat Fruit?

Safe fruits guide

Nutrition

Toxic Foods for Parrots

What never to feed

Health

Keeping your parrot healthy — recognising illness, finding a vet, and preventive care.

Health

Parrot Health Guide

Signs of illness and preventive care

Health

Finding an Avian Vet

Why general vets aren't enough

Health

Parrot Insurance UK

Do you need it?

Health

Feather Plucking Guide

Causes, prevention, treatment

Health

Is My Parrot Sick?

Signs to watch for

CITES & Legal

Understand CITES, UK import requirements, and your legal obligations as a parrot owner.

CITES & Legal

CITES Explained

What it is and why it matters

CITES & Legal

Importing to the UK

Post-Brexit rules and permits

CITES & Legal

Importing to Ireland

EU rules for Irish buyers

CITES & Legal

UK Parrot Laws 2026

Legal requirements for owners

CITES & Legal

Do Parrots Need CITES Docs?

Quick answer

Delivery

How parrot delivery works, from our aviary in Spain to your door in the UK and Ireland.

Delivery

How Delivery Works

Air cargo explained

Delivery

Delivery Page

Full delivery information

Delivery

How Long Does Delivery Take?

Timeline guide

Delivery

Air Cargo Delivery Guide

The IATA process in detail

Price Guides

Honest, up-to-date UK price guides for every species we breed.

Price Guides

African Grey Price Guide

£1,500–£3,500

Price Guides

Hyacinth Macaw Price Guide

£12,000–£20,000+

Price Guides

Catalina Macaw Price Guide

£2,500–£5,500

Price Guides

Blue-and-Yellow Macaw Price Guide

£2,500–£5,000

Price Guides

Scarlet Macaw Price Guide

£2,800–£6,000

Price Guides

Cockatoo Price Guide

£1,200–£5,000

Price Guides

Amazon Parrot Price Guide

£700–£4,000

Price Guides

Conure Price Guide

£300–£1,200

Species Comparisons

Side-by-side comparisons to help you choose between species.

Species Comparisons

African Grey vs Amazon Parrot

Head-to-head comparison

Species Comparisons

Catalina Macaw vs Blue-and-Yellow Macaw

Head-to-head comparison

Species Comparisons

Macaw vs Cockatoo: Which is Right for You?

Head-to-head comparison

Species Comparisons

Conure vs Caique: Choosing Your Small Parrot

Head-to-head comparison

Species Comparisons

Hyacinth Macaw vs Scarlet Macaw

Head-to-head comparison

Species Comparisons

Eclectus vs African Grey Parrot

Head-to-head comparison

FAQ

Quick answers to the most common questions about buying and owning parrots in the UK.

FAQ

How Much Does an African Grey Parrot Cost in the UK?

The African Grey is one of the most sought-after parrots in the UK, and pricing reflects both its ex…

FAQ

How Much Does a Hyacinth Macaw Cost in the UK?

The Hyacinth Macaw is the world's largest parrot and one of the most expensive birds in the world. U…

FAQ

How Much Does a Blue-and-Yellow Macaw Cost in the UK?

The Blue-and-Yellow Macaw (Ara ararauna) is one of the most popular large parrots in the UK. Its vib…

FAQ

How Much Does a Scarlet Macaw Cost in the UK?

The Scarlet Macaw is one of the most iconic birds in the world — a blaze of red, yellow, and blue th…

FAQ

How Much Does a Catalina Macaw Cost?

The Catalina Macaw is a hybrid between a Blue-and-Yellow and a Scarlet Macaw — each bird a unique an…

FAQ

How Much Does a Cockatoo Cost in the UK?

Cockatoos range considerably in price depending on species. Here is a breakdown of what different co…

FAQ

How Much Does an Amazon Parrot Cost in the UK?

Amazon parrots are popular and widely bred in Europe. Here is what hand-raised, documented Amazon pa…

FAQ

How Much Does a Conure Cost in the UK?

Conures are among the most affordable parrots from specialist breeders. Here is a breakdown of typic…

FAQ

How Long Do Macaws Live?

Macaws are among the longest-lived birds in the world. Before buying a macaw, understanding their li…

FAQ

How Long Do African Grey Parrots Live?

African Greys are one of the longest-lived parrot species. This is one of the most important facts a…

FAQ

How Long Do Cockatoos Live?

Cockatoos are extraordinarily long-lived birds. Their lifespans are frequently underestimated by new…

FAQ

How Long Do Conures Live?

Conures live considerably longer than most people expect. Before buying a conure, understanding its …

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