Parakeets – Bird Guides Posted: 10 Sep 2011 10:30 AM PDT Parakeets – Bird Guides "Does your parakeet look like the one in the picture? If not, you may be asking "What the heck is a Parakeet?"… Find out here! Parakeets make great pets – they are small, friendly, playful, and outgoing! Parakeets are members of the parrot family. Their name actually means “long tail.” They are more on the small to medium size for parrots, with long and tapered tails, unlike other parrots who are stockier with more squared tails. These birds have a lot of energy, and come in a variety of colors. They are naturally flock birds and therefore like to socialize with other birds as well as with people. Because of this and their love for attention, they make great pets and are a very popular bird. There are several types of parakeets available… Read More |