Average Bird Weights of Common Parrot Species
Bird Weight is the Primary Indicator of Good Bird Health or Disease.
Diseases / health problems associated with either weight gain or weight loss in pet birds.
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Parrots In Aviculture | |||
| TYPE | SPECIES | Average Weight / Weight Ranges in Grams | Average Chick Weight (grams) |
| AFRICAN GREYS | Congo African Greys | 380 to 554 grams | |
| Timneh African Greys | 300 to 360 grams | ||
| CAIQUES | Black-headed | 145-170 grams | 8 |
| White-bellied | 165 grams | 7 | |
LORIES | Blue-streaked | 160 grams | |
| Chattering | 200 grams | ||
| Dusky | 155 grams | 7 | |
| Rainbow | 130 grams | 5 | |
| Red | 170 grams | ||
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| LOVEBIRDS | Fisher's | 50 grams | |
| Masked | 50 grams (most females weigh more than males) | ||
| Peach-faced | 45 - 70 grams | ||
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MISC | African Ringneck | 105 grams | |
| Canary | 12-29 grams | ||
| Cockatiel | 90 grams | 4-5 | |
| Eclectus | 375-550 grams | 16 | |
| Indian Ringneck | 115 grams | ||
| Kea | 1000 grams | ||
| Pacific Parrotlet | 31-34 grams | ||
| Red-fronted Kakariki | 100 grams | ||
| St. Vincent | 580-700 grams | ||
| Zebra Finch | 10-16 grams | ||
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PARAKEETS | Alexandrine | 250 grams | |
| Barraband's | 140 grams | 5 | |
| Bourke's | 50 grams | ||
| Budgerigar | 25-60 grams (average 25 to 36 grams) | ||
| Canary-winged | 70 grams | ||
| Crimson Rosella | 145 grams | ||
| Derbyan | 320 grams | ||
| Golden-manteled | 100 grams | ||
| Grey-cheeked | 45-60 grams | ||
| Moustache | 110-140 grams | ||
| Plum-headed | 90 grams | 5 | |
| Quaker or Monk | 90-150 grams (average 110 to 120 g) | ||
| Red-rumped | 60 grams | ||
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VARIOUS PARROTS | Brown-headed | 125 grams | |
| Cape | 320 grams | 12 | |
| Great-billed | 260 grams | 13.5 | |
| Greater Vasa | 480 grams | ||
| Grey | 380-554 grams | 12-14 | |
| Hawk-headed | 250 grams | 11 | |
| Jardine's | 200 grams | 10 | |
| Lesser Vasa | 280 grams | ||
| Meyer's | 120 grams | 5 | |
| Pesquet's | 700 grams | 18 | |
| Red-bellied | 125 grams | 7 | |
| Scarlet-chested | 40 grams | ||
| Senegal | 110-130(average 125 grams) | 6 | |
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PIONUS | Blue-headed | 230-260 grams (average 250 grams) | |
| Bronze-winged | 210 grams | ||
| Dusky | 200 grams | 9 | |
| White-capped | 180 grams | ||
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