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Major Mitchell’s

Native to inland Australia, the Major Mitchell’s is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful cockatoos. The pinkish-white Major Mitchell’s cockatoo is a vivid and readily identifiable bird.

These flamboyant birds have large pink spots on their undersides and around their necks. The crest is bright red and yellow. These birds require a high degree of socialization and are known to bond with only one person throughout life. 

PRICE: Chicks $500, mature bird:900, pair $1200

Black Palm Cockatoo

In the first position on our list of Most Expensive Parrots in the World, we have the Black Palm Cockatoo. With a body that measures 22-24 inches, it is also the largest cockatoo species in the world.

This bird can be recognized by their long crests, characteristic black or smoky-grey color, red check patches, and beak, which may be one of the largest among all parrots. The Black Palm Cockatoo is not a beginner’s bird as it requires a large space and has a rough temperament.

It is humanity’s moral duty to respect the rights of every individual, be it a fellow human or an animal. Birds aren’t any object that one should keep in cages for showcasing.

The demand for these birds as pets greatly affects their wild populations, with many of them on the brink of getting extinct from the face of the earth forever. At the utmost, it is advisable to adopt birds from breeders since they are born in captivity rather than taking them from their wild habitats.

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Lord Derby's parakeet

Lord Derby's parakeets are 45–50 cm (18–20 in) in length and  They have a mostly green plumage over their dorsal surface (i.e. from behind), black lores and lower cheeks, a bluish-purple crown and pale yellow eyes. The throat, breast, abdomen and under-wing coverts are greyish blue to lavender. The thighs and vent area are yellowish green with blue edging on some of the feathers. The tail feathers are shades of green, some edged with blue. Male birds have a red upper mandible with a yellow tip, while the lower mandible is black. The females have an all-black beak.

PRICE: Chicks $600, mature bird:900, pair $1600

Hyacinth Macaw

Native to South America, the Hyacinth Macaw is the largest parrot in the world. Growing up to lengths of 1 meters, this species easily weighs between 2.6-3.7 lbs. The complete blue feathers, with a characteristic vibrant ring around its eyes and beak, help to quickly identify these birds.

The Hyacinth Macaw is now a protected species due to its rapid population decline, thanks to the illegal pet trade. The rarity and cool temperament of these birds are the primary reasons for such high prices

PRICE: Chicks $600, mature bird:900, pair $1600

Indian ring neck parrot

Live in such a way that you would not be ashamed to sell your parrot to the town gossip.