Parrot Prices in the UK — 2026 Guide

Short answer: there is no single UK parrot price. Species, age, weaning, identification, provenance, paperwork, location and included services all affect the total. Treat the ranges below as budgeting figures and request an itemised written offer for a specific, currently available bird.

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 and weaning: the seller should confirm that a young bird is fully weaned and eating independently before transfer
• 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: responsible breeding is seasonal, so a current written quote matters more than a generic price table

Indicative UK price ranges by species

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: plan around £1,500–£3,500, then verify the individual offer
• Caique: £600–£1,000
• Cockatoo price guide: £600–£1,200
• Blue-and-Yellow Macaw price guide: £2,500–£5,000 as an indicative planning range
• 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+

What should a quoted price include?

Ask the seller to provide an itemised written offer. It should identify the bird and state whether the carrier, transport, veterinary work, identification records and route-specific documents are included or charged separately. “Paperwork included” is not enough: the records should match the individual bird and the proposed movement route.

For UK buyers considering a bird outside Great Britain, read the commercial import overview and CITES guide before agreeing to transport.

Check the current rules with the UK Animal and Plant Health Agency CITES guidance. Import conditions and designated entry points can change, so a commercial guide is not a substitute for written confirmation from the authority.

Warning signs of a questionable offer

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 first-year and lifetime cost of ownership

The purchase price is only one part of the commitment. Before choosing a species, budget separately for an appropriately sized cage, a secure carrier, household bird-proofing, an initial avian-vet examination, food, replacement perches, destructible toys, insurance or an emergency fund, and continuing veterinary care.

Large parrots generally require more expensive housing, stronger enrichment and greater transport capacity than smaller species. Long lifespans also make suitability more important than the lowest initial price. Compare species by household fit before checking current availability.

How to compare two parrot offers

1. Confirm the exact species, age, identification and current location.
2. Ask how the bird was raised, weaned and socialised.
3. Compare included records and services line by line.
4. Confirm which party is responsible for transport and regulatory steps.
5. Arrange an appropriate veterinary review and keep an emergency budget.

Editorially reviewed 30 September 2026. Price bands remain indicative and should not be treated as current offers. This page is not legal, financial or veterinary advice.

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