Green & Pied Kakariki Parakeets
Kakarikis are a smallish parrot, on average a little less than a Cockatiel in size, and originating from New Zealand.
Apartment living can be a problem if you love parrots but have neighbors who do not appreciate being awakened at the crack of dawn. One bird to consider as a delightful companion bird for apartment living is the Kakariki, a bird that is active, mischievous, intelligent, constantly chattering away, but never loud enough to annoy the neighbors. As if this were not enough to recommend the Kakariki, it is able to talk as well.
Because Kaks are VERY active, they don't do well in small cages .kaks enjoy digging in the ground, and in fact this is an integral part of their nesting behavior. when kept as pets, be sure that your kak has a MUCH larger cage than you would think it would need. This can prove difficult, because it's hard to find a cage that is not only large enough for the bird to get adequate exercise, but also has small enough bar spacing so that he isn't in any danger of getting his head caught between the bars They also love to bathe, even in the coldest weather, so provide a fresh dish of bathing water each day for them.View Detail