Parrot Prices in the UK 2026 | How Much Do Parrots Cost?

What determines parrot prices?

Multiple factors drive the price of a hand-raised parrot in the UK:

Species and demand: less common species and birds in high demand may be priced differently, but the price alone does not prove provenance or quality
Age: young, weaned birds (6–12 months) typically cost more than adults; true fledglings requiring hand-feeding are highest
Socialisation and weaning: ask how the bird has been raised, handled and weaned; a label such as “hand-raised” is not a guarantee of temperament
Documentation: where CITES or other records apply, ask for paperwork tied to the individual bird and check that identification details match
Route and seller: transport, veterinary checks, permits and the seller's location can all affect the total cost; compare like-for-like written terms
Availability: seasonal; breeding produces birds at specific times of year, and popular species with limited production sell quickly at premium

Price ranges by species (approximate, 2026)

These are illustrative planning ranges only, not a quote, stock list, or current price from Paraíso de Aves. Prices change by seller, age, documentation, route and availability; verify any current figure directly before making a decision.

Conure price guide: £300–£500
Sun Conure: £400–£700
Pionus Parrot: £500–£900
Eclectus Parrot: £700–£1,200
Amazon Parrot price guide: £800–£1,500
African Grey price guide: £1,000–£2,500
Caique: £600–£1,000
Cockatoo price guide: £600–£1,200
Blue-and-Yellow Macaw price guide: £1,200–£2,500
Catalina Macaw price guide: £1,500–£3,000
Scarlet Macaw price guide: £2,000–£4,000
Green-wing Macaw: £2,000–£3,500
Hyacinth Macaw price guide: £8,000–£20,000+

Warning signs of suspiciously low prices

If a price seems unusually low, slow down and verify it. Be wary of sellers who cannot explain provenance, provide documents for the individual bird where required, show identification records, or offer a verifiable facility or business identity. A low price is not evidence of a safe bargain.

The cost of veterinary care for a sick, undocumented bird — plus the legal implications of unknowingly owning an improperly documented animal — will far exceed any apparent saving at point of purchase.

The true cost of ownership

The purchase price is the smallest component of the lifetime cost of a large parrot. A macaw living 60 years will cost considerably more in food, vet care, housing, and enrichment than its initial price tag. Budget carefully and honestly for the full responsibility of parrot ownership.