Top 20+ most popular and easy to raise beautiful pet birds today

Share the top 20+ beautiful, easy-to-raise, cheap, and best-singing bird species such as woodpeckers, budgies, white-eyes, nightingales, starlings,...

Nowadays, ornamental birds have become a hobby of many people, so the ornamental bird market is also extremely diverse with hundreds of different types of birds suitable for both beginners with little experience or long-time bird breeders.

If you are looking for beautiful, affordable pet birds that suit your needs and interests, let's take a look at the top 20+ beautiful, cheap, easy-to-raise, and best-singing pet birds today to make the right choice for yourself when starting your "bird photography" journey!

Top beautiful and cheapest pet birds

Below are 5 types of beautiful, cheap and popular birds in Vietnam. Let's explore to choose for yourself a bird that is cute, easy to raise, cheap and suitable for new bird players!

Woodpecker

A chubby looking cat.

• Common name : Woodpecker, bluebird
• Size : 9 - 11 cm
• Lifespan : 3 - 5 years.
• Food : rice worms, small foxes, ripe bananas,...
• Price (reference) : 20,000 - 200,000 VND/piece

The number 1 candidate for the position of beautiful and cheap bird is none other than the woodpecker - a bird that costs from only a few tens to a few hundred thousand. This is a very small bird, only 9 - 11 cm in size, possessing an eye-catching appearance with light yellow-green feathers, round black eyes and a small, pretty beak.

The woodpecker is agile, likes to jump and especially it can chirp all day, bringing a joyful living space to you.

With a cheap price, the worm bird is an ideal choice for those who want to raise cheap pet birds but still ensure quality. This bird species does not require fussy care, can eat many different types of food such as rice worms, egg bran, grasshoppers, ripe bananas... When raised in a cage, it needs to be placed in a place with soft light, cool, and provided with enough clean water.

Budgerigar

Colorful phoenixes.

• Common name : Canary bird, canary parrot.
• Size : 18 - 20 cm
• Lifespan : 5 - 8 years
• Food : Millet, sunflower seeds, fresh vegetables,...
• Price (reference) : 50,000 - 300,000 VND/bird

The swallow bird, also known as the swallow bird, is one of the beautiful, cheap, and popular ornamental birds in Vietnam. With a price ranging from only a few tens to a few hundred thousand VND, the swallow bird not only meets the criteria of a cheap ornamental bird but also has a beautiful appearance thanks to its colorful colors and its gentle, pleasant chirping sound.

The average size of the budgie is 18 - 20 cm, so it is suitable for keeping as a pet in the home or office. In particular, it has the ability to imitate human speech, so it is very popular.

If you are looking for a beautiful, cheap, easy to care for and lively pet bird, the budgie is a perfect choice.

Java sparrow

A Java sparrow with a lovely appearance.

• Common name : Java sparrow, Java sparrow
• Size : 12 - 15 cm
• Lifespan : 7 - 10 years
• Food : Rice, mixed grains, fresh vegetables,...
• Price (reference) : 80,000 - 150,000 VND/piece

In addition to woodpeckers and budgies, Java sparrows are also a strong candidate for the top of the most beautiful and cheapest pet birds in Vietnam. With prices ranging from only 80,000 - 150,000 VND/bird, they are suitable for both beginners and experienced bird keepers.

Despite its low price, the Java finch is still highly appreciated for its sleek feathers, often ash gray or white, silver. In particular, the bright red beak and round, jet-black eyes create a luxurious appearance, completely suitable for those who love beautiful birds but do not want to invest too much money.

Red-whiskered bulbul

Image of a starling with its distinctive crest.

• Common name : Red-whiskered bulbul
• Size : 20 - 23 cm (including tail)
• Lifespan : 7 - 10 years
• Food : Sweet fruits like bananas, papaya, apples, dried worms,...
• Price (reference) : 200,000 - 500,000 VND/bird

Another beautiful and affordable bird that we would like to introduce to you is the starling. This bird is currently very popular in Vietnam, especially in the Central and Southern regions. With a price ranging from only 200,000 - 500,000 VND/bird, this bird has both an outstanding appearance and a loud, chirping voice.

The crested myna has a small, graceful figure, a distinctive crest on its head, bright red cheeks and a harmonious brown, white and black plumage. This bird is also quite easy to raise, its main food is ripe fruit such as papaya, bananas, and specialized bran, so it does not incur too much cost for care. This is an ideal choice for those new to bird keeping but want to own a cheap, beautiful, and impressive pet bird.

Oriole

A yellow bird with a distinctive appearance.

• Common name : Oriole
• Size : 20 - 24 cm
• Lifespan : 6 - 10 years
• Food : Small insects, ripe fruit, mixed bran,...
• Price (reference) : 300,000 - 600,000 VND/bird

If you want to own a beautiful pet bird at a cheap - average price, the yellow bird is a very worthy choice to consider.

The Golden Oriole impresses players with its bright yellow feathers, dotted with some sharp black streaks on the wings and back, creating a striking appearance. Not only is it beautiful, this bird also has a clear, pleasant singing voice, making it very suitable for keeping as a pet in the house.

Orioles are also relatively easy to raise, suitable for Vietnam's climate conditions. In general, with a price of only 300,000 - 600,000 VND/bird, this bird is worthy of being in the top of beautiful, cheap ornamental birds that you should choose.

Top beautiful and easy to raise pet birds

If you are passionate about birds but do not have much experience in this field and are afraid of risks, try referring to some beautiful and super easy-to-raise birds shared below. Guaranteed to not require too much experience but still be successful!

Dove

A pigeon is walking on the ground.

• Common name:  Pigeon
• Size:  30 - 35 cm
• Lifespan:  6 - 10 years
• Food:  Grains, rice, vegetables, small fruits

When it comes to beautiful, easy-to-raise pet birds, we cannot ignore pigeons - a symbol of elegance, easy to care for, suitable even for beginners in pet bird raising.

Pigeons have smooth feathers, mixed with many elegant colors such as white - gray - black. With an average size and a strong, healthy body, pigeons have a gentle, friendly temperament and especially good resistance, with few diseases. Besides, pigeons are not picky about food, they often like to eat cereals, rice, green vegetables, ... making care easier and more cost-effective.

With the above advantages, pigeons are an ideal choice for those who are looking for a beautiful, easy-to-raise pet bird.

Dove

Image of a dove perching on a tree branch.

• Common name : Dove
• Size : 25 - 30 cm
• Lifespan : 10 - 15 years
• Food : Rice, cereals, mixed bird feed.

If you are looking for a beautiful, easy-to-raise bird that is suitable for inexperienced bird keepers, the turtledove is a great candidate.

The turtledove is loved by many people because of its elegant appearance with gray-brown feathers mixed with a light purple shade, accented with a black and white beaded "necklace", and a deep, deep, and far-reaching crowing voice that sounds very relaxing.

One of the reasons why turtledoves are ranked at the top of the list of easy-to-raise pet birds is because they have a very simple diet, mainly needing only rice or cereals, are rarely sick, have high adaptability, and are suitable for many different environments.

Starling

Image of a brown starling foraging. 

• Common name : Starling
• Size : 18 - 20 cm
• Lifespan : 8 - 12 years
• Food : Fruits such as bananas, apples,...worms, insects, synthetic bird feed,...

Another strong candidate for the top beautiful and easy-to-raise pet birds is the starling. This is one of the most popular pet birds today because of its beautiful appearance, clear singing voice, high adaptability and simple care.

Starlings have eye-catching metallic black feathers, are moderate in size, are intelligent, agile, and have a particularly interesting ability to imitate human speech. Compared to many other ornamental birds, starlings are quite easy to raise, not picky eaters, and their main food is fruits, insects, or grains. In addition, they are also very adaptable to many different environments, have high resistance, so they are very suitable for beginners and those who do not have much experience.

The Little Bird

A flock of small, adorable birds.

• Common name:  Zebra finch
• Size:  10 - 12 cm
• Lifespan:  5 - 8 years
• Food:  Millet, rice, bird bran, green vegetables, small insects...

A beautiful, easy-to-raise bird suitable for bird players with little experience that we want to continue to share with you is the Mang Manh bird.

The Mangrove bird has a small appearance, diverse feather colors such as white, gray, brown combined with characteristic striped patterns on the chest and tail, making them look extremely cute and lovely. A big plus is that they are very easy to raise, not demanding on food or living environment, just need to eat rice, bird bran, insects, ... and be raised in a ventilated cage, with enough light and water, the bird can grow healthily.

It can be seen that, for those who are new to the "bird hobby", the Manh Manh is a perfect choice in both appearance and care.

Top beautiful birds that sing best

If you like beautiful birds with good singing voices, you should not miss some of the birds shared below. You will definitely be fascinated by the clear, melodious singing of these birds.

Nightingale

A nightingale is singing loudly.

• Common name:  Nightingale
• Size:  20 - 24 cm
• Lifespan:  10 - 12 years
• Food:  egg bran, dried worms, grasshoppers, locusts, ripe fruit,...

When it comes to beautiful, singing birds, we certainly cannot ignore the name of the nightingale - a bird famous for its pretty appearance and clear, captivating singing voice.

The nightingale has a compact body, its entire body is covered with a layer of warm brown feathers, and its large eyes have a black rim that looks very flexible. The most outstanding feature of the nightingale is its deep and resonant singing voice. Its singing is even likened to a natural harmony with many different nuances. Many people choose to raise this bird just to enjoy its melodious singing every day.

With its beautiful appearance and sweet voice, the nightingale deserves the position of top "singer" in the bird world, right?

Lark

The wild look of a lark.

• Common name : Lark
• Size : 15 – 18 cm
• Lifespan : 7 – 10 years
• Food : Bird bran, rice worms, grasshoppers, ant eggs, ripe fruit,...

If you are looking for a beautiful bird with a sweet voice that brings a sense of peace and depth, the lark is a perfect choice.

Although the lark is not too outstanding in appearance, just a small bird with simple brown feathers, it scores points thanks to its clear voice like a drop of morning dew, which can resonate for a long time and reach far, extremely attractive. Its song is not as clear as that of the starling, but it is very delicate and gentle.

Taking care of larks is also very simple. You just need to feed them mixed bran, insects, fruits,... raise them in a clean cage, hang them in a cool place, with gentle sunlight and quiet, and you can enjoy the golden nightingale's singing every day!

Magpie

A red-whiskered bulbul with a super long tail.

• Common name : Magpie
• Size : 19 - 28 cm (including tail)
• Lifespan : 10 - 15 years
• Food : fresh worms, insects, soft fruits, specialized bird feed.

A beautiful bird with an impressive singing voice that we want to share with you is the magpie. This bird not only attracts bird lovers with its small, elegant appearance, but it also has a chirping, resonant voice and is considered as "artist of nature".

Magpies usually have jet-black feathers combined with pure white, long tails, and a steady, agile posture. In addition, some breeds such as the red-rumped magpie and the black-rumped magpie have more impressive and special appearances.

To help the lark stay healthy and maintain its distinctive singing voice, you just need to feed them simple foods such as worms, soft fruits, and insects. Combined with keeping them in a clean, airy cage, that's enough to help them confidently sing every day.

bulbul

The bulbul is perched on a peach tree branch.

• Common name : Bulbul
• Size : 9 - 12 cm
• Lifespan : 5 - 10 years
• Food : ripe bananas, birdseed, fresh worms, sugar water, etc.

The bulbul is a perfect candidate for a pet bird with its adorable appearance and clear voice. This bird has big, round eyes with white rims like it is wearing glasses, combined with its smooth, blue-yellow feathers, giving it a cute and beautiful appearance.

Despite its small size, the bulbul has a clear, far-reaching and clear chirping voice every morning, bringing a feeling of relaxation and peace. This type of bird is especially easy to raise with a simple diet, easy to adapt, suitable for even those who are new to bird keeping.

If you want a beautiful, easy-to-raise, and good-singing pet bird, the bulbul is not a bad choice.

Starling

A silver-cheeked babbler with distinctive white cheeks.

• Common name : Starling
• Size : 20 - 25 cm
• Lifespan : 10 - 15 years
• Food : Bird bran, rice worms, grasshoppers, crickets, locusts, ripe fruit,...

The starling is one of the most popular pet birds in Vietnam, loved by bird lovers for its clear, strong singing voice and ability to "imitate" the calls of many other birds.

The starling's appearance is not too colorful, usually brown, gray or dark black, some species have additional accents on the cheeks and head, creating a sense of alertness and intelligence. The starling's song is far-reaching, long-lasting, and very lively, and is often given priority to participate in bird singing competitions.

One special thing to note when raising starlings is that they like to move around, so you need to choose a spacious cage with a high perch so that the bird can jump around comfortably and be in high spirits, thereby being able to "contribute" many great concerts.

Top most expensive beautiful birds

If you want to find rare and expensive bird breeds to satisfy your passion and show your class, you should definitely refer to the bird breeds below!

Peacock

Super beautiful image of a peacock spreading its tail.

• Common name : Peacock
• Size : 90 – 230 cm (depending on gender)
• Lifespan : 15 – 20 years
• Food : Grains, green vegetables, small insects, ripe fruits, etc.

Peacocks are one of the expensive ornamental birds and have good feng shui meaning, loved by many professional bird players and desired to own.

Peacocks have a striking appearance with a long, splendid tail (especially in males). Each time they spread their tails, they will show off layers of iridescent blue feathers dotted with brilliant "peacock eyes", bringing an eye-catching performance, expressing luxury and nobility.

In addition, in terms of feng shui, peacocks are believed to have the ability to attract wealth, bring peace and prosperity to the homeowner. Beautiful, long-tailed peacocks often cost a lot, from tens to hundreds of millions of dong, making them one of the most expensive ornamental birds in Vietnam.

African Grey Parrot

Image of African grey parrot with characteristic grey color.

• Common name:  African Grey Parrot, Congo Grey Parrot
• Size:  30 – 35 cm (including tail)
• Lifespan:  40 – 60 years (if well cared for)
• Food:  Millet, oats, fresh fruit, vegetables, carrots, cauliflower, specialized food for parrots,...

African grey parrots are one of the most intelligent and valuable pet birds today, with prices ranging from 30 to 150 million VND, depending on age, tameness and origin.

Not only does this parrot impress with its luxurious appearance with its characteristic silver-gray body, it also has a striking bright red tail. However, what really makes African Grey Parrots famous is their outstanding intelligence - they have the ability to imitate human speech very accurately and have high intelligence - likened to a "talking 5-year-old child" with the ability to remember up to hundreds of words, know how to react, answer questions and even "converse" with humans naturally.

With the above advantages, African grey parrots are truly worthy of being in the top of the most beautiful, expensive and sought-after pet birds today in the professional bird-keeping community.

Scarlet Macaw

Two Scarlet Macaws with super colorful colors.

• Common Name:  Scarlet Macaw, South American Red Macaw
• Size:  80 – 90 cm (including tail)
• Lifespan:  40 – 60 years
• Food:  Mixed seeds, papaya, mango, apple, carrot, broccoli, cereal, food for large parrots,...

When mentioning the most beautiful and expensive pet birds in the world, we cannot ignore the name Scarlet Macaw - considered the "color queen" in the world of high-end pet birds with prices ranging from 80 to more than 200 million VND for one bird.

The Scarlet Macaw is a large parrot with colorful feathers, its entire body is bright red combined with bright blue and yellow patches on its tail, creating a beauty that is hard to take your eyes off.

Not only does it have a striking appearance, the Scarlet Macaw is also loved for its intelligence and ability to imitate human speech well. Although it is not as "talkative" as the African Grey parrot, it is very smart, affectionate and loyal, and will become a trusted friend if properly raised.

Hyacinth Macaw

A Hyacinth Macaw in flight.

• Common Names : Hyacinth Macaw, Dark Blue Macaw
• Size : 100 – 110 cm (including long tail)
• Lifespan : 50 – 60 years
• Food : Tropical fruits, vegetables, food for large parrots.

A name that is not too unfamiliar to those who specialize in playing with beautiful, valuable birds is the Hyacinth Macaw. This is the largest parrot in the Macaw family, with prices ranging from 100 to over 300 million VND for an individual.

Hyacinth Macaws have an impressive appearance with glossy dark blue feathers and a super long tail. In particular, they have prominent yellow rings around their eyes and neck, creating a luxurious and unique highlight.

In addition to their brilliant appearance, Hyacinth Macaws are incredibly intelligent and have a friendly, sociable temperament. They are also easy to train, can interact with their owners, and make great companions.

Red-throated Pheasant

The colorful appearance of a red-throated pheasant.

• Common name : Red-throated pheasant
• Size : 70 - 90 cm
• Lifespan : 8 - 12 years
• Food : cereal grains, small insects such as ants, worms, fruits, green vegetables, bran specialized for pheasants.

The red-throated pheasant is a bird that is always highly valued for its brilliant beauty and high value on the market. With prices ranging from tens to hundreds of millions of dong depending on age and appearance, they are also considered "treasures" sought after by many players.

The Red-throated Pheasant has a colorful appearance with a neck with clear black and white stripes, standing out against a bright orange-red body with black spots on the back and wings. Besides, they are also a gentle bird, easy to tame and have a characteristic, resonant cry.

Thanks to the perfect combination of appearance, call and feng shui value symbolizing prosperity and luck, the red-necked pheasant is considered one of the most expensive ornamental birds in Vietnam.

Above, we have shared with you the top 20+ beautiful, cheap, easy to raise, and most popular bird species today. Each bird species has its own beauty and characteristics, suitable for different needs and preferences.

Hopefully the article has provided you with a lot of information to help you choose a suitable beautiful bird species to soon have the most satisfactory "winged companion" to make life more interesting!