Cockatiel vs. Conure: Which Bird is Right for You? 

“They want to be on you 24/7” I see this as an absolute win

“Cockatiels are very chill, they like to be relaxed” *My Cockatiels screaming at each other for no reason in the background*

Teacher: wheres your home work Me: my bird ate it

i have asd, and parrots are one of the things i'm totally obsessed with, i research everything i can possibly know about them. it's very helpful that you said "if you are sensitive to noise", it's a big factor. i know that people get confused when i tell them i want a parrot because i don't like noise and especially noise i can't control, and still want a parrot... i don't think that having a disorder makes people not want a friend anymore. great video!

“They love to be pretty” Haha!! That basically sums up a cockatiel right there 😂

Ima get the Cockatiel. They fit in my Home. Cockatiel: *SCREAMS*

You can train your bird against separation anxiety, if you reassure them that you're coming back whenever you leave their sight. You can repeat a sentence before you leave them (exemple: I'm going to come back!) and after you return (see? I came back!). In time, they will learn that, if you say that before you leave their sight, they didn't lose you forever, and will become more calm.

"The green cheek conure is rising in purchases"*cough cough*jaiden animations*cough*

i think my cockatiels a conure in disguise! hes loud, chews everything, flies on top of cabinets and the the door frames like kermit too!!

"But they can also be one person bird, and choose a favorite" Me: that explains ari alot...

"Birds bite for many different reasons" *meanwhile conure bites a finger" I like how you well prepared yourself btw

I have BOTH. I've had a cockatiel for over 10 years, and recently got a dusky headed conure as a rehome. The cockatiel, Baby, is indeed much more chill. The conure, Skittles, does like to wrestle on his back and to hang upside down in his cage. Skittles is very lively, Baby is much quieter. They're both VERY sweet and loving and both want constant attention. And I love them both dearly, and they both deserve it.

aww! I really like this! You should also do one for cockatiels vs budgies and Conures vs Budgies! I would love to see that! :)

“ Cockatiels are very chill and relaxed “ Cockatiel owners : 👀

When you watch “what bird should you get” videos even though you don’t plan on getting a bird

Her: “cockatiels are quiter!” My Cockatiel whenever I leave the room: SCREEEEEEEEEEEEE

Great information! I'm definitely thinking about getting a bigger bird. I have had cockatiels. Not a conure. My last cockatiel was 25 years old. He was an awesome bird. 💖🐥🐦😊

Kermit is just a 4 year old in a nut shell 😂 We love you Kermy birb! ❤️

At first I wanted a cockatiel but then whe got a conure and he’s perfect

You explained everything so well thank you so much

I say cockatiel! They’re just cute lil feather babies (Thanks for the heart)

Conure can be very friendly. Kanye: "Good Morning!"

“Green cheek conures are very quiet” *hears mine scream while I am in my yard*

Those lucky people who have conures that don’t scream 😑

I one this is 4 years ago, but I really can’t pick between these to birds. This video will help slot when I watch it!😊

Me: watching this video My conure: EEE EEE EEE LEMME HAV FOOOOOODS Me: *takes off head phones* WHAT! conure: *dances* Edit: idk why I wanted to say this, but she can say kiss kiss now

AWWW!!! I have 3 budgies right now and I love birds! I've always wanted a green-cheek conure but they're kinda too expensive for my parents but I'll probably get one when I'm older! Love ur vids!

I started with a cockatiel (female,Pearl), and several years later added a green cheek. These two are like day and night, Jamie, my cockatiel is the sweetest bird you could ever hope for, she only likes her head and beak petted or rubbed, and really does not like her feet touched. Piper my male greencheek, is a pistol and quite demanding, jealous and wants it to be all about him. Warning, conures can bite you so hard, it will leave a V formation that will take sometime to heal, so keep the Neosporin handy, and watch your lips. Your a great teacher, and a true bird lover. Thank you

My cockatiel was so awesome anytime I left the room she would yell very loud for 10 minutes and would always want to be on me she died at 9 months old of a heart attack R.I.P nala 🤧

Thank you for all your help and cockatiel videos I’m so happy to say we have found a little female cockatiel in my area and I’m so exited to post a video about her soon :) but sadly she is not weaned yet so I have to wait to bring her home . P.s. she is hand fed and super friendly! I’m in love with her ! Lol

I have watched a lot of conure/bird videos and your’s was the most helpful and on point and you are younger than everyone else I have seen. Well done!

This Was Made The day After my birthday and when I Got My Cockatiel

We have a 9-month-old cockatiel that I am so in love with he is perfect for our family! I love all your videos please keep posting them they are so informative!

I have one green cheek conure, just like you said he's cuddly and demanding.

Watching this warning and I'm still excited about my new green cheek conure lol 😆 :D 😀

Team conures! (Because of my allergies to dust mites.)

너무너무 귀여운 아가들이네요♡♡♡

I think a budgie is a right type for me. I been have budgies for 7 years since I was 8 . I had simba (my conure) but he passed away 😢 but I was a good counre owner tho.

I though this was just action but its actualy talking and stuff , and it is very very helpful and understanable ..thank you

I have two green cheeks, and two sun conures, and your description of conure personalities is spot on. I've also noticed a big difference between Green Cheek behavior and Sun behavior. The best way I can think of to explain it is that Suns are bigger, slower and goofier while Green Cheeks are more high strung. They are both very cuddly though.

Spot on about the conures sound😂my green cheek is all good by himself doing his own thing in his cage but if ya leave him too long he’s gonna make some noise that’s for sure.

I've had both and loved them! My green cheek conures are definitely more messy and can be temperamental but are so rewarding in their intelligence and personalities. My old cokatiel was very easy to take care of and was super sweet. I would recommend both!

As someone that has owned both, this girl knows her stuff!

You really have a great connection with your birds. That is really awesome. I like the cockatiel i think. Great job.

I adore my cockatiels and I had gorgeous conjures. I adore all your birds its so lovely you loving them like u do

I’ve always wanted a cockatiel, and this video proved that they’re right for me! Thank you so much!😅

I got a conure a couple days ago and she warmed up to me very easily. I would also research which conure type you get as well. I got a very very quiet kind of conure and it stays true lol. I got a crimson bellied conure btw. Edit: she’s also warming up to getting pets :>

What an excellent video young lady. You're spot on with what you say too. I had a cockatiel many years ago and it was a loveable little thing as you say. I now have a green cheek conure and what a difference 😊 he's into everything 🙄 I'm home alone all day these days and he's a fantastic little companion 😀 he certainly keeps me busy. Never having had a conure before I learnt quite a lot about him from you. I'm looking forward to your next video. A huge thank you from the UK 😁😘👍

A cocktail is perfect for me and I am new and I am just loving your videos 😃🙂 I love them 💝😍 soooooo much 😊💝😍 and I already have a cocktail

I got lucky with my green cheek, he just sits on my shoulder all day and cuddles my face 💕

I got a green cheek conure I loved him soo much

I got my half moon conure (16 years) as a rescue so she was very insecure and fearful. I have only had her 6 months and she has truly settled but she developed an extreme bond with me. She is very quiet as long as I’m near her but if I leave the room she calls loudly. I think over time she will be less clinging. She is a joy, wonderful personality.

Very well informed video! I got an conure half a year ago, and have a cocktiel and an african gray from before. The conure I got was just a baby, and she is mischivious and rebellious, but she is also sweet, social and cuddly too. Tried to have her outsode with the two other birds, but saw quickly that the african Gray and the conure do not go too well with each other as my african gray hates it when other birds flies over him. One day the conure was too quick and she was about to perch on the gray. The gray was flying away to get away, byt the conure was flying after him. Got them seperated quickly though so no harms done. The relationship between the cocktiel and the conure is on an off. They are not allowed togehter withoyt supervision, but my conure is being playful to my cocktiel. The cocktiel is an senior and she is more about the cuddles than playtime. One time my conure was wanting to play tag with my cocktiel and the senior bird that she is, she is not a good pilot anymore. She ended behind some funitures, she was all fine. But my conure was concerned. Once I got my cocktiel from the crash site, the conure went to the old lady and just stood there and did not do a thing. By what I have experienced, Conures are surely the type of bird that is clowns and likes to be mischivious. But they are also great companions when you are socializing them early on. I got my conure when she was only 2 months old. And i must say, other than the few incidents she is going well with the birds I have from before, and the other birds do accept her aswell. Of cause if anyone wants a conure, just read up on them before getting them. The same goes for the cocktiel. Cocktiels are the sassiest birds I have ever come across. And for African grays they are similar to how conures are like, but they are very loveable and is fairly all-people birds. But even they can connect with only one amd tolorade the rest of the family.

This video was very helpful, thank you! I was considering a conure over a cockatiel because of their attachment and intelligence, but now I realize they might not be the best choice for my lifestyle. I wouldn’t be able to give the bird constant attention , and I wouldn’t want to neglect it.

I was thinking about getting either one. I’ve done so much research on both of these birds and listening to all different pros and cons helps me out. 😊I’ve decided to go with a cockatiel I’ve decided to go with Japanese names also lol it’s gonna be moon for gray or sun for yellow(translated of course )

My first bird at the age of 9 was a Cockatiel, and they are among my fave species and get my vote, absolutely. I have a theory, and would love to see what others think of it's veracity: It seems like to me that those who have a preference for Macaws over Cockatoos also may favor Conures over Cockatiels. Our flock includes at least one of each, so I'll admit that my personal feelings about the relative similarity among the personalities of conures and macaws, and 'toos and 'tiels respectively, are such that many conure lovers also prefer macaws. Of course, I haven't done serious study, but in talking with other bird people, it seems there may be something to it. (disclaimer: My daughter's got a female GCC, my son has a female 'tiel & a female blue throated macaw. I have cockatoos- a male Goffin's and a female umbrella.) Anyone agree? Disagree?

Great video, and very informative. Good job!

Your my favorite bird channel!! :) you deserve 5000 BILLION SUBSCRIBERS!!! :)) I like how you say s c r i t c h e s

2:16 - 2:41 It's like I was made to live with those creatures. This sounds like the perfect winged ally.

This is spot on. I’m a GCC Breeder and have a pet GCC and a cockatiel who share a cage. Conure is very jealous of the cockatiel hahaha

very informative girlie thank you:) i just started working at my local bird store again and needed to brush up on my bird knowledge

I'm getting a cockatiel in 1 and a half months. Can't wait!

Thanks for everything now I can understand

This and the cockatiel/budgie videos are very helpful. Thank you!

I'm stuck between them both! I hate noise, but i love playful pets! And I've always wanted a sun conure

Hi, I have a green cheek and I have the same play gym as you! Guess we know how to make our birds happy!lol I also diid not put those big metal things around the bottom, it's nicer without it.

Your so cute so kind so your birds are so happy and healthy

Thank you this helps so much in my decision!!

My green cheek, loves my son and I , but when he gets in trouble, or does something I don't want him to do, I'm the only one he steps up for. My son has cockatiels, they tolerate me, lol. My green cheek is a snuggler. All our birds are pretty mellow, and pretty quiet. Our cockatiels had two babies, they are the hooligans! Just found your RU-vid channel. I love it. You do a great job! Your birds are so wonderful.

I've discovered the right bird for ke is neither (although I do love them both). I'm allergic to tiel dust, and I was a little intimidated by conures (first time bird owner here). After a ton of research, talking to other bird people, and self-reflection, I decided on a lovebird and HE IS MY PERFECTION! He even shows conure behavior like snuggling against my neck to nap!

very very useful tips...thanks

I wanted a gcc, but now I realize that a cockatiel fits me more! Thank you very much for this vid.

I've been watching so many videos about birds, especially teils. I've always had this love and fascination with birds even though i never knew anyone with birds or had one. I've grown up with cats and currently still have 2, which is unfortunate because even if i saved my money i cant buy a bird because of how stressful it would be for both the bird and my extreme hunter of a cat. I can't wait to have my own place to stay so i can finally get one after wanting one almost my whole life

Our Green cheek picked my wife, he loooooves her. He likes me ok, too, but I'm the one that gets the bites, and he bites HARD. I'm a dude, I have rough skin and rough hands, but he breaks that skin no problem and draws blood. Your video is great, and people really aught to do their homework before making such a big decision. Our guy will be with us for 25 years or longer, if we're lucky, so it's a big commitment. It's important to know what one is getting into. I do love our conure, and I certainly love my wife - he makes her SUPER happy. He was my idea!

Great detailed breakdown of behavioral tendencies for these two popular species. I was interested in your conure description in particular (I adopted one ~2 years ago) and agree very much with your assessment.

My conure Mango definitely is mischievous. Mine will eat my homework and fly up in my tree in the backyard and doesn’t like to get down. And my conure will get jealous when other birds are even NEAR me

I miss Plumas ( spanish for Feathers) my mom conour she had while i was in middle and high school. He used to love dancing to my music like Korn and Deftones. He head banged. He was loving, loud and unique. I miss him.

My ultimate life goal is to make an orchestra out of only cockatiels

My sun conure is definitely LOUD! And he's definitely handful but he keeps us all busy and we love him! ☺️

Thanks a bunch for this video! I've been trying to decide what kind of bird I want once I have my own place, and I think I'm definitely going to get a cockatiel!

I have had my conure for 8 years. He used to be increadibly loud at the beginning, but now he is mostly quite. He doesn't even make noice when we leave the room. The only times we hear him is when he is scared ( noices coming from outside) or when it is late morning ( past 11am) and we haven't said hello to him yet. Basically, the loudness can change with age and environment.

A year ago I decided after watching this + a lot of other research to get a cockatiel, my tiel is a male and now a year and a half old and he’s the most cutest boy ever attention hogger loves to cuddle and sing etc :)

Great job with this video. I have fostered/rescued birds for years, and agree with 95% of your characterization. Conures are wonderful birds, but they are social and do require a lot of attention. They are also quite good at their job of chewing things up, so give them lots of toys, and expect wood furniture and cabinets to be mistaken for chew toys as well. Green Cheeks are relatively quiet while Sun Conures are very loud. The one place I would differ a bit is that not all conures are the same. Green Cheeks are rambunctious, Sun Conures tend to be more varied - my two are older (one is 10+, the other 20+ years old) and they are mostly chill, though again they love to chew on things, so if you don’t give them something to chew on while they are on your shoulder or arm, expect them to make use of your clothing as chew toys, happily shredding shirts, jeans etc to pieces. Great social birds for those with the time to give them lots of love and time.

I would love to have a bird like kermit but I am so in love with cocktail and all are cute but the right bird for me is a cocktail so I am going to buy one

I have a green check one and every morning at 10 am exactly she screams and it sounds like a human 😭😭

I have both. Win win :) Conure (Now she is 6 years old) came to me as unwanted pet and I'm so grateful, she isn't cudly, but she's friendly and funny, she doesn't like hats and big colorful things so she scream everytime we have something on head :D and cockatiel (now 7) is my sweetheart, she's so calm and cudly. I love them sooo much :) They're listening your video and they say hello :D

Its a great video!-Great facts😊

Your conure description matches my budgies. He is always I mean always hyper and full of energy and also very very demanding of our attention even though i got him a partner female budgie he still wants my attention for at least half an hour everyday. If I don’t go to him he flies across the rooms to my shoulder.

In other words... conures seem to have similar traits to a lovebird XD mine’s a lot of drama and bites

This video actually helps a lot because I am about to get my first bird and I wanted a conure. But with the help of this video, a cockatiel is better for me. So thank you a lot

So conures are extroverts while cockatiels are introverts

Green cheek conures are so cute!

Exactly the information I was looking for. Well presented too, thank you.

Hi!! I'm going to get a cockatiel soon!!

Thank you for your bird assessment!!! I was deciding between a conure and a cockatiel...and now I know I made the right choice by choosing the cockatiel! He's still being handfed at the breeder, but I just didn't know if I made the right choice. Watching your video was very helpful, therefore I've liked and subscribed. Thank you, again!

Update he’s making kissy noises because he want kisses 😂❤️

I have 2 conures and one cockatiel. They all live together in a huge flight cage. I just love being with them.

what if...just hear me out...what if I want my birb to attack my friends?✌🏻😶 i’m kidding lmao

Thank you. This was very well done. I have a green cheek. This added to my understanding of her personality and the character of conures.

Conures: rule breakers, rude, clingy, just all around a huge handful My mom: doesn’t even like the calmest birds Me: it’s perfect