Finding your feathered companion...
The easy-going mid-size parrot more people should know about.
Pionus parrots are the best-kept secret in companion birds: quieter, calmer, and less demanding than almost any other medium parrot, with a subtle iridescent beauty that photos never capture. They're ideal for first-time medium-parrot adopters and for quieter households. A stressed or excited Pionus makes a distinctive wheezing sound that's normal — not a respiratory emergency.
Lifespan
25–40 years
Size
Medium (24–30 cm)
Noise level
Quiet for a medium parrot
Personality
Calm, even-tempered
Pionus come up for adoption regularly — join our waitlist with "Pionus" as your preference and we'll email you the moment a match arrives.
Join the WaitlistTemperament — they're notably calm, rarely scream, and don't demand constant attention the way cockatoos or conures do. They're the 'sensible sedan' of parrots, in the best way.
Usually yes — Pionus make a characteristic wheezy snort when excited or nervous. If it happens at rest with other symptoms, see an avian vet; otherwise it's just Pionus being Pionus.
Generally yes — their even temper makes them more tolerant of busy households than most species, though like all parrots they need supervised, respectful interactions with kids.
Browse the available pionus 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.
Listing is free, every applicant is screened, and you see each applicant's AI compatibility score at no cost.
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