In the U.S, over 2 million people own one or more birds. This makes birds the 5th most popular pet in the U.S. There are many benefits to having a bird that you might not know of. If you want to know more about why you should have a pet bird, keep reading.

Birds are one of the smartest animals in the world. This means that birds have easier times learning tricks and training than other animals. Some species have a remarkable ability to talk, sing, and mimic human behavior. Some tricks that birds can learn are dancing to music, fetching small items, and even playing dead.

Many species of birds are also quite small which make them great apartment pets as they can’t make big messes or take up much space. Birds also require less maintenance than other pets. They don’t require much grooming and are fine staying in a spacious cage for when you’re at school or work. This means that birds are great first-time pets and they are great for children. 

Birds are relatively cheap, depending on the species, to raise compared to other pets such as dogs. According to The Spruce Pets, the cost of the first year of owning a small bird is around $465. This includes items like cages, purchase price, and toys.