The Caique Parrot

An energetic and comical friend

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The Caique parrot is full of energy and has a large personality.

They are not great for first-time bird owners, but they will always keep you entertained. They enjoy playing on their backs, hopping around the house, and just being comical. They are mischevious, stubborn, and need clear boundaries or they may become nippy.

They aren't good talkers, but they like to learn tricks and most will be friendly with everyone in the family. They can be noisy, so they are best kept in a house. Because of their strong personalities, it's best to make sure you get a hand-fed and properly socialized baby.

If you live in a house and are prepared to care for a medium parrot with a strong personality (and put up with some bites here or there), then you just might be the right owner for one of these energetic bundles of fun.

Types of Caiques
Black-Headed	White-Bellied

Fast Facts

Name

Caique (Pionites)

Origin

Amazon Basin

Size

9", 170-200 grams

Color Differences

There are two species of these birds and the most notable difference is that the top of the Black-Headed's head is black while the White-Bellied's is yellow.

Owner

Need a more experienced bird owner because they can become nippy if not taught correct boundaries.

Average Cost

$100-300

Lifespan

Up to 25 years

Noise

Moderate--They can be noisy at times, so they are more suited living in a house.

Qualities

High energy, big appetite, vocal, love to chew, like to roll around with toys, tendency to skip and hop around, like to learn tricks, good at mimicking sounds, can be noisy, get into mischief, can become nippy, active, comical, playful, can be very stubborn, fearless, intelligent, most will be friendly with everyone in the family, some may become one-person birds, like to bathe.

Abilities

Good--Some can learn to talk a limited amount (with small voices!), but all are good at learning tricks.

Interaction/Time Requirements

They should be handled daily in order to keep them socialized and from becoming nippy.

Diet

They need a diet for medium birds.

Supplies Needed

They need supplies for medium birds.

See How Caique Parrots Compare to Other Types of Pet Birds!

Caique Videos
"Chickie and JoJo talking Caique"
Video by bonosa1 These birds can be good talkers and this video is a great example of their talking ability and their tiny voices!
"Caique wrestling"
Video by redmelde These birds love to play and roll around on their backs with toys. This video shows just how much fun they can be.
"Hopping Caique"
Video by Sakura69ABC They are also known to hop and skip around. This is a cute video of one hopping.

Caique Training

These birds, like most medium-sized parrots, can be very nippy. You definitely need to know how to train him if you want him to be hand tamed and enjoy spending time with you and your friends/family. However, if you don't know how to train one, you may have difficulty even getting your bird out of his cage.

For this reason, we highly recommend that you find an effective training program for your Caique. Whether he is new to your home or you've had him for years, a training program will always come in handy. We personally recommend the Bird Tricks Parrot Training Course by Chet Womach. You can see many of his videos for free to get an idea of how much he knows about birds and how he can help you train yours.

Below is one of Chet's videos that covers the first step to stopping your parrot's biting. This technique is perfect for Caiques. This video is a great example of how effective the training courses can be and how they are filled with a wealth of useful information for any bird owner. This video is only the first step in getting your bird hand tamed. We highly recommend checking out Chet's curriculum for taming your bird even further.

For more information about Chet's course, you can visit the Bird Tricks webpage here.

Caique Education

Caique Gifts
Here are some fun gifts for the Caique lover in your life. And if you are a Caique lover, then these are some fun items to show your pride. You know you want to!

Caique Stories

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