When considering bringing a bird into your home, think about canaries, finches, cockatiels, parakeets, and lovebirds who have a long history of selective breeding in captivity. These birds are domestic strains of wild birds, and their needs can be met relatively easily by human care.

As pets, canaries and finches can live 8-10 years, while

cockatiels, parakeets, and lovebirds can live up to 20 years.

After cats and dogs, birds are the most popular pet

in the United States.