Adopt a Caique in Toronto & the GTA
The clown prince of parrots — pure, relentless fun.
Caiques are widely called the clowns of the parrot world: they hop like wind-up toys, wrestle on their backs, surf on mops of hair, and play harder than any other companion bird. All that energy needs an outlet — a bored caique invents its own (loud, destructive) games. For an active adopter who wants a hilarious, hands-on companion, nothing beats an adopted caique.
Lifespan
25–40 years
Size
Small–medium (~23 cm)
Noise level
Moderate–loud whistles & shrieks
Personality
High-energy entertainer
No caiques available right now
Caiques come up for adoption regularly — join our waitlist with "Caique" as your preference and we'll email you the moment a match arrives.
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What makes caiques different from other parrots?
Energy and play style — they hop instead of fly short distances, wrestle like puppies, and famously 'surf' on soft things including your hair. They are constant, committed entertainers.
Are caiques good talkers?
Not really — they whistle and mimic sounds more than words. People adopt caiques for the comedy, not the conversation.
How much exercise does a caique need?
Hours of supervised play daily. A big cage isn't enough — they need floor time, foraging puzzles, and a rotating toy box to stay out of mischief.
How do I adopt a caique through Bird Sitting Toronto?
Browse the available caiques above and apply directly on the bird's page — you'll fill in a short application and chat with our AI screening assistant, then the BST team reviews every application personally. If none are listed today, the waitlist gets first notice when one arrives.
Need to rehome your caique?
Listing is free, every applicant is screened before you see them, and reading their full applications — contact details, complete answers and the AI interview — is free too.
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