Parrots are very beautiful birds. Their brightness and individuality draw attention. However, there are rare and expensive species that will be appreciated by true connoisseurs of these birds.
Goffin's cockatoo
The bird is considered endangered in the wild. It weighs approximately 30 grams and is 35–40 cm long. Its price is $1,000.
Pink cockatoo
In captivity, it lives up to 40 years. It weighs up to 400 grams and is 35–36 cm long. Price: $1,000.
Greater yellow-crested cockatoo
The body length is 50 cm, weight 800 g. The parrot has a snow-white body and a yellow crest on its head. Price: approximately $1,700.
Greater white-crested cockatoo
This bird is considered endangered in captivity. It lives up to 60 years. Its approximate height is 55 cm and its weight is 600 g. Price: from $2,000.
Blue-and-yellow macaw
One of the most striking parrot species, it has a vibrant blue and yellow coloring. It can weigh up to 1 kg and grow up to 90 cm in length. Prices start at $2,500.
Inca cockatoo
A parrot with white and pink plumage. An adult grows to 60 cm in length and weighs 600 g. Approximate price: $3,000.
Moluccan cockatoo
An endangered species in the wild, it reaches large sizes—up to 830 grams in weight and 60 cm in length. Price: $3,000.
Hyacinth Macaw
A cobalt-blue bird. It's one of the largest parrot species, measuring approximately 90–100 cm in length (half of which is tail) and weighing 1.5 kg. It can be purchased for between $3,000 and $10,000. If you buy the bird from a breeder, it will cost more.
Palm Cockatoo
The price of such a bird can reach $16,000. They are quite picky eaters. Their powerful beak can also gnaw through bars up to 5 mm thick.
Blue Macaw
This is the rarest parrot in the world. It is completely unheard of in the wild due to poaching and African bees. The parrot is 50–55 cm long and weighs 400 g. Its price in breeders reaches $50,000.
If you decide to purchase an expensive bird, remember that it requires high-quality care and nutrition, which will also cost a considerable amount of money. Such parrots are only suitable for experienced owners and true connoisseurs.
