Quiz: Which Bird Should I Get?

10 Questions | By Gbig | Updated: Apr 27, 2023 | Attempts: 142117

Are you a true bird lover and want to adopt one? Play this "Which bird should I get?" quiz and find out which bird is right for you. People usually select birds as a pet option thinking that they would be easy to take care of. This is not the case, like any other pet; they require nurturing and constant love. Don't worry. Just answer a few questions, and we will give you a good suggestion for choosing the right bird for you.

You May Get

Pigeon Or Dove

Pigeons and doves are tame, sweet, and often good with kids. If you want a loving and calming companion, a Pigeon or Dove is best suited for you!

Budgie Or Cockatiel

The Budgie is America's #1 favorite bird, and the Cockatiel is a close second. They are silly, loving little birds that often do good with kids and enjoy the company of both a birdy companion and you!

& many more results.
Start this quiz to find your result.

Questions and Answers

1.

How much bird experience do you have?
- A.
  
  Lots! I've owned several other birds, and I've got plenty of information on caring for birds.
- B.
  
  None/not that much, but I'm eager to learn.
- C.
  
  None/not that much - I just want something to watch and do basic tasks for.
- D.
  
  What kind of question is this?
- E.
  
  Ugh, I just want to relax with a sweet friend.
2.

What will be your reaction if somebody shows you a beautiful Cockatoo they just purchased?
- A.
  
  I'm kind of scared of it. And the mess?! Does it require a diaper?
- B.
  
  OMG, that bird is awesome! I want one right now!
- C.
  
  Wow, that bird is excellent. I hope she's giving it lots and lots of attention - I don't want to wake up to constant screaming.
- D.
  
  I want a bird smaller than a hamster, please.
- E.
  
  It's nice, but it's too big/it might bite the kids too hard.
3.

Would you prefer a bird that talks back to you?
- A.
  
  Would I? That's the most important thing!
- B.
  
  It would be really nice, but I don't need it.
- C.
  
  No, I don't want it to talk or make noise. I just want a silent companion, like I am
- D.
  
  I'd rather have it sing.
- E.
  
  It would be nice, but I wouldn't buy a bird just because of its talking ability.
4.

Do you have kids/are you a kid?
- A.
  
  No, the kids are out of the nest - now I want to be a parrot parent.
- B.
  
  Yes. I want a bird that'll be my companion and entertain the kids without hurting them.
- C.
  
  Yes - part of the reason I want one is to be a playmate to my kid(s).
- D.
  
  Yeah! I've been bugging Mom to get me one so much. She's finally let me have one!
- E.
  
  The answer doesn't matter since I just want a bird to watch.
5.

How do you feel about adopting a bird?
- A.
  
  I feel uneasy. I hope it's not expensive!
- B.
  
  I've been seriously considering it - I want a significant type of bird, and I'd want to talk to a foster parent.
- C.
  
  That'd be fine. I never thought they had them before.
- D.
  
  I don't think they'd have little birds; they'd probably have Conures and Cockatoos.
- E.
  
  I've seen adorable white pigeons wandering around. If there's a rescue for them, I'll go to it!
6.

What kind of relationship do you want to have with your bird?
- A.
  
  I want to have a close bond with my bird. I've read up on this sort of thing.
- B.
  
  I want to impress my friends with my awesome bird!
- C.
  
  Nah, I'd just like to watch them.
- D.
  
  I would like to have a quiet friend, but I don't need an especially strong bond.
- E.
  
  I want a bond, but I don't want the bird to try and mate with me!
7.

What do you want your bird to look like?
- A.
  
  Pretty small and cute, but not with one of those huge beaks!
- B.
  
  Small - really cute with a body just made for cuddling!
- C.
  
  Big and really flashy, like those birds I saw on TV.
- D.
  
  I want a large, engaging bird that can offer lifetime friendship.
- E.
  
  Like a hamster. Really small and really cute!
8.

Is your family or significant other, if you have one, okay with you having a bird?
- A.
  
  My whole family (husband/boyfriend and kid(s)) are supportive!
- B.
  
  They don't really want a bird, but it'd be my bird, anyway.
- C.
  
  They're okay with it.
- D.
  
  My whole family (all over 18) are really interested in getting a bird. It would be primarily mine, but a family pet too.
- E.
  
  My husband/boyfriend is supportive, but we don't want our bird hurting our baby/young child.
9.

What's your budget for having a bird?
- A.
  
  We've got plenty of money and have no qualms about spending it on our bird!
- B.
  
  We've got $200+ leftover, but we don't want to be continually spending money.
- C.
  
  About $20 - $50
- D.
  
  Over a hundred
- E.
  
  At least one person in our family has a productive job, and we've got money saved.
10.

What kind of living situation do you have?
- A.
  
  I'm living with my parents.
- B.
  
  I have a small house but plenty of space in the backyard.
- C.
  
  I own a large house and have plenty of space for exercising my bird.
- D.
  
  I have barely any space, and I am looking for a bird that won't take up much space.
- E.
  
  I have a medium-sized house and a place to put a medium-sized cage.