What is a good medium sized parrot for an apartment?

mysticaria: What is a good medium sized parrot for an apartment?
I’m thinking of getting an indian ringneck in the future. I want an interactive bird that likes to talk, but I don’t want the type of parrot that spends a lot of time squacking like a Macaw. I read an article that said Indian Rednecks like to make noise but don’t squak in that way. I dont mind the noise myself, but untill I get my own place I have to keep the noise level down in case someone complains about hearing a bird. I’m sure theres a lot of people out there who rent rooms or apartments and have birds, do you have recommendations?
To the person that made fun of me because I accidently put REDNECK instead of RINGNECK (I was doing two things at once, didnt notice I made a funny mistake) and said I havent done research and should get a parakeet instead of a parrot– Heads up!! Obviously you havent done YOUR research because an Indian Ringneck is considered a parakeet, and parakeets ARE parrots!

Answers and Views:

Answer by Denise L
Quakers and conures are great but can still be noisy. Females are not as bad and green cheek and dusky headed conures are the quietier ones in the conure family.

Answer by o0pixy_stix0o
Depends on how insulated your building is. We adopted a Nanday Conure when we were still in an apartment. Her species is one of the loudest for her size. (she is LOUD!) However, none of our neighbors could hear her. I would say if you typically don’t hear your neighbors, go for whatever bird you want. If you can hear your neighbors, I’d hold off on getting a bird. Any species can go off unexpectedly with ear-splitting results.

Answer by prddlclyd
Cocteau

Answer by John P
I recommend a Quaker Parrot.
they love to talk, but are not terribly noisy, although all birds make some noise.
Quakers are loving and intelligent too. In addition they are on the small size and therefore easier to handle than the larger breeds.
Keep their wings clipped to make them more sociable and to prevent accidents and loss.
My Quaker has several “Flight suits” which enable him to go outside, visiting, and to events with us! The suit prevents him from flying away, and has a disposable diaper to prevent messes in public!

Good Luck.

Answer by ajaxnl
i have a sun conure that wont shut up when i leave the room. i have never had complaints in my apartment but he is really noisey!

Answer by Kathy
There really isn’t a good parrot or bird of any kind for an appartment. Birds are very noisey. Maybe finches might be the route you should go. They cheep…or beep…but dont yell or screech like any parrot would.

I would love to have an Indian RINGneck…not REDneck. If you haven’t done enough research (sounds like you havent) then you should have a parrot. Start with a parakeet.

Answer by Jordan S.
Try Green Cheeked Conures. There cute,cuddly,loyal. They also are very quiet. They are medium sized too. But let me tell you,all species of conures are very prone blood clotting disorders. Thats why when you give veggies to your bird they should consist 80% DARK leafy greens which are rich in vitamin K and can prevent the disoreder.

Heres a good website
https://gcch.tripod.com/

Answer by Ringneck07
I have an indian ringneck who is turning 5 in a week and the only time i’ve ever heard her make a noise is when she takes baths. Also they make great pets as they are loyal and easy to train. Another thing is they are beautiful birds:).

Answer by batchelor98632
A maximillian pionus is a great apartment bird. They are very mellow, do not need a lot of attention, and love to have head scratches. I have had one fourteen years now and he loves to watch tv and see out the window. He is very quiet , makes a pretty noise and does talk a little. Is not a screecher. They tend to be great around all people. I would buy another one in a heartbeat if the right opportunity came up. They tend to be a hearty stock of bird if you feed properly and they love to eat people foods.

Answer by Braveharht
African Greys are medium sized and more quiet, but they are also prone to be extra sensitive and feather plucking and will run up a vet bill.

Quakers (aka the poor man’s African Grey) are also one of the more quiet breeds, but healthier and smaller.

Both breeds are intelligent and speak clearly.

Answer by Jennifer
I was in your spot a year ago and I finally decided on a maroon bellied green cheek conure. His name is Loo (short for fruit loop). He is the best apartment bird ever! He is really sweet and loves to cuddle with me while I’m on the computer or watching TV. As far as noise level, they are one of the quietest conures. He very rarely makes loud noises, it’s usually just his little grunts and the occasional attempt at hello, sit, (he does live with a dog), what, and then there is his laugh oh is it the best noise ever, it’s like every TV show has surround sound.

I would definitely go with one of them they are just the right size too.

Answer by stacy f
Hi! I would get a cockatiel or maybe a quaker parrot. I don’t know much about the indian ringnecks.. I’ve heard that the rosebreasted cockatoo is another good medium bird. They talk and are not real loud and they do alot of tricks. I hope this helps you out some. Stacy

Answer by MaryAnn S
my recomendation … more research.

Most medium parrots can be loud some ear splitting. Most medium parrots – Greys, Amazons, Eclectus ect can be too loud for an apartment. All birds are going to squawk and sound off some will sound off once a day some twice.

The quieter birds that are very interactive are parakets and cockatiels. Both can talk and neither are too aweful loud, not the kind that can get you kicked out anyway.
Dont kid yourself RINGnecks can be as loud as the next bird.

I have 3 parrots 1 medium size Amazon and 2 large cockatoos I live in a duplex and have understanding neighbors. I cant move to an apartment, I cant even move to another duplex … we are in the process of finding a piece of land and going to build. We would get tossed out otherwise!!

Answer by Christine B
i liv in a apt. to i got a quaker they are noises but are good birds to they talk a lot

Answer by Adam B
I live in an apartment with a Senegal. His usual noise is not bad, but when he screeches it is loud. Still my neighbors haven’t complained.

Answer by cameoanimals
I have done several bird rescues (big and small) in the past and have found that my friends that live in apartments have had the most success with cockatiels and budgies. The males of these species are talkative, love to interact and do not scream as much as their larger counterparts. Most birds will quiet down if covered when you are not home. I’m sorry that I have limited knowledge about ringnecks, but the ones I have seen seem to be very docile and sweet. You have obviously done your research and should trust your own instincts about what breed is right for you.
I do not suggest a Quaker, I currently own 3 and their screeches can put the larger parrots to shame! They are wonderful pets, but if you are worried about neighbours, I would give this breed a pass.