"What bird is right for you?"

Oli · Apr 22, 2017

I know we get a lot of questions about "I have ______ hours a day, I like this and this and this in a bird". Personally, they really worry me. I don't feel that it's the appropriate attitude toward a new companion, but I found a useful sort of "tool" that may provide a reality check for people who are considering a parrot and may not be ready.

https://myrightbird.com/

It's done by Birdhism, an author who rescues and takes care of disabled birds- so I trust them a lot.
What do you guys think? Try taking it yourself?

SailBoat · Apr 22, 2017

What a shock and surprise, they determined that an Amazon (yellow-headed) would be a prefect match for me! I am shocked and mortified at the results, who would have ever guessed that being true!

After all, Amazon's Rule!

Great tool. I think I will try placing some requirement that clearly do not fit me and see what happens!

Thanks for sharing the link for this tool! With hope it will help those looking to better select a Parrot - or if they have it, not recommend a parrot!

FYI: When I push the far other direction from what I would normal select, they list a Canary as the proper choice!

texsize · Apr 22, 2017

great.

I wish you could get the birds in the main page to make noise by clicking on them.

I will have to play with the page more.

wrench13 · Apr 22, 2017

Sorry, didn't work for me - Samsung SM-T90

Oli · Apr 22, 2017

wrench13 said:
Sorry, didn't work for me - Samsung SM-T90

Sorry about that! Worked on iPhone, and should work on computer if you wanna try later.

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Flboy · Apr 22, 2017

wrench13 said:
Sorry, didn't work for me - Samsung SM-T90

Be willing to step up!

SilverSage · Apr 22, 2017

Well I'm impressed! Lol. Usually my answers to these sorts of quizzes inform me it's time to go buy a macaw or cockatoo (terrible idea!) based on my time, budget, noise level, space, etc, but this time the recommended a cockatiel. I love cockatiels!!!

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LeaKP · Apr 22, 2017

I got jardine! Hmmm must remember these results for future reference.

BeatriceC · Apr 23, 2017

It told me I should get a hyacinth macaw.

Oh, MrC!!!!!!!!!

Inger · Apr 23, 2017

It said I should get a Linnie. They were on my short list (very short - Linnies and Parrotlets made up the entire list). Linnies seem like lovely little fellows. [emoji3]

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BeatriceC · Apr 23, 2017

MrC took it several times, changing his answers slightly when none of the choices were quite right. He kept getting members of the poicephalus family. I think he was aiming to get a yellow nape amazon, since that's what Goofy is and he's is birdie soul mate.

Oli · Apr 23, 2017

BeatriceC said:
MrC took it several times, changing his answers slightly when none of the choices were quite right. He kept getting members of the poicephalus family. I think he was aiming to get a yellow nape amazon, since that's what Goofy is and he's is birdie soul mate.

Hehe I think the quiz is about what "level" bird you can provide for. If you tap/click on the other birds it'll tell you your compatibility with them as well!

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BeatriceC · Apr 23, 2017

Oli said:
BeatriceC said:

MrC took it several times, changing his answers slightly when none of the choices were quite right. He kept getting members of the poicephalus family. I think he was aiming to get a yellow nape amazon, since that's what Goofy is and he's is birdie soul mate.

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Hehe I think the quiz is about what "level" bird you can provide for. If you tap/click on the other birds it'll tell you your compatibility with them as well!

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Oddly, there's only some subtle differences between his answers and mine. I keep getting various species of macaws and amazons, and he keeps getting the little birds. In reality, he's the one who's the chosen human for the actual macaw and amazon, and the smaller birds gravitate to me. Of course something like this isn't scientific, but I'm glad that some of the questions they have are there, especially the money, noise, and longevity questions.

SilverSage · Apr 23, 2017

Oli said:
BeatriceC said:

MrC took it several times, changing his answers slightly when none of the choices were quite right. He kept getting members of the poicephalus family. I think he was aiming to get a yellow nape amazon, since that's what Goofy is and he's is birdie soul mate.

Click to expand...

Hehe I think the quiz is about what "level" bird you can provide for. If you tap/click on the other birds it'll tell you your compatibility with them as well!

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See I'm
Not so sure. Usually that's how these work, which is why I usually get told one of the big guys, but I'm a small bird person deep down lol.

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Jottlebot · Apr 23, 2017

I got an Amazon and only 50% match for an Alex! I think it might be because I can provide an Amazon level of care and time etc and maybe I took a few "steps of need" back with an Alex? Not sure, had an OWA in the past, she was lovely -although she hated me! - but not what I was looking for this time.

Scott · Apr 23, 2017

A Senegal? What have I missed, given my love for cockatoos?

I was probably "dinged" from the land of toos because of my age. At 58, it is not likely I could care for a bird for 50 years. Truthfully, my last too was born 18 years ago. When I have time I'll re-do the quiz adjusting for time!

Billdore · Apr 23, 2017

I got shelly the amazon. Seems they are trying to pair you right up with a new companion. LOL

GaleriaGila · Apr 23, 2017

WOW!

I took it three times, changing my answers to reflect the fact that I would have different responses at different times, I figured. It caame back with JARDINE's every TIME!

If it had said PATAGONIAN CONURE, I would probably have fainted.

Oli · Apr 23, 2017

GaleriaGila said:
WOW!

I took it three times, changing my answers to reflect the fact that I would have different responses at different times, I figured. It caame back with JARDINE's every TIME!

If it had said PATAGONIAN CONURE, I would probably have fainted.

No one is ever ready for the rickeybird

GaleriaGila · Apr 23, 2017

Amen, Oli!

And thanks, that *WAS* fun! I must really be Jardine's material...

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