Finches make a good first pet bird and they are relatively inexpensive.
Choose the society or zebra finches to be your first pet bird as those can be resistant to the beginner's mistakes.
A pair of these birds can keep themselves busy while you are out of the house.
The society and zebra finches are the best for anyone looking to add keenness to their lives.
The life span of these birds can be from five to six years but with real good care they can last close to twenty years.
They are ideal also because they are so small they can be position in any small are of the room and for those living in small apartments.
The green finch can out sing most of their cousin the canary.
They are constant singers and can delight you with their sweet songs.
The canaries have been very popular because they are so pleasing to the eyes with the beautiful variety of colors, shapes and feather patterns.
The yellow border is perhaps the most sought after made famous by the cartoon, Tweety Bird, who made us all laugh with his ability to outsmart Sylvester the cat.
The canaries are best known for their songs and basically the male is the one that does all the singing.
The canaries can live about eight to ten years and with good care can live to be about twenty years.
These canaries can also be maintained in small areas and they are also best to keep in a pair or a small group.
Choose wisely after all you are going to be keeping a pet in your home and as you treat a dog you need to treat your bird; with love and great care.