The world's top ten most clingy birds

Like other pets, some birds also show strong dependence on humans. So, do you know which birds are particularly clingy? This article lists the top ten clingy birds, which are starlings, budgies, thrushes, mynahs, red-billed blue magpies, jays, magpies, cormorants, lovebirds and canaries.

Among them, starlings are a bird that is very easy to get close to people, and can even fly to the extent that the owner goes wherever he goes. How do other birds show their dependence on humans? Let's take a look at the characteristics and behaviors of these clingy little cuties!

1. Myna

Myna, also known as black myna, thrush, and cold robin, can not only imitate the calls of other birds, but also imitate simple human language. Therefore, it is widely raised in China. At the same time, it is also an important beneficial bird for agriculture and forestry.

The appearance of myna is similar to that of domestic myna, with a body length of about 23 to 28 cm and black feathers all over the body. There is a vertical feather cluster on its forehead, which looks like a crown and is particularly eye-catching. There are obvious white wing spots on the wings, which are particularly conspicuous when flying. There are also white spots at the ends of the tail feathers and undertail coverts, the beak is creamy yellow, and the feet are yellow.

Starlings have a wide range of diets, mainly locusts, grasshoppers, beetles, flies, lice and other insects and their larvae, and also eat plant foods such as grains, plant fruits and seeds.

2. Budgies

Budgies are extremely common pet birds around the world. They are loved by the public because of their rich varieties, lively and cute. There are more than 5 million budgies in the world. Many people who just started to raise parrots usually choose budgies as their first pet birds. At the same time, they are also one of the most common birds in various bird shows.

Budgies have the ability to learn to speak, but they need the owner to teach them patiently. During the training process, it is best to teach one-on-one. Otherwise, due to the naughty nature of budgies, if you train multiple birds at the same time, they will often be distracted and have difficulty learning successfully. Through careful guidance, these cute little guys can not only learn to speak, but also add a lot of fun to life.

3. Thrush

Thrush is a very clingy bird, but to tame it to be close to people, it needs to be carefully raised from the chick stage. Breeders usually divide chicks into three stages: nestlings, down feathers and full feathers. Newly hatched chicks are called nestlings, those with grown feathers but not yet molted are called down feathers, and full feathers refer to birds that have completed molting. Thrushes in these three stages are gentle and do not have obvious defensive psychology towards people, so they are easier to raise and establish close relationships.

The thrush is a bird unique to China, mainly distributed throughout the country. It is not only an important beneficial bird for agriculture and forestry, but also known for its melodious, beautiful and pleasant singing voice. It also has the ability to imitate the singing of other birds. Historically, the thrush has been deeply loved by the people and is often raised as a caged ornamental bird. It is a touch of lively natural breath in people's lives.

4. Myna

Myna is a large bird, weighing between 165 and 258 grams and about 234 to 304 mm in length. Its feathers are generally black with a purple-blue and copper-green metallic luster, which is very eye-catching. One of the characteristics of the myna is the orange-yellow wattles and hems on both sides of the head. The male and female birds look similar.

Mynah birds are known for their good singing, loud and clear voices, and can imitate a variety of melodies. It is one of the best birds in Southeast Asia at imitating human language, and can imitate human speech with almost the same tone and quality. In addition, mynah birds can also make various whistles, wails and screams, and their rich vocal expressiveness makes them one of the most popular ornamental birds.

5. Red-billed Blue Magpie

The red-billed blue magpie is an ornamental cage bird with beautiful appearance. The male and female have similar feathers, both showing gorgeous feathers and elegant posture. Its tail feathers are slender, its body is light, and its wide range of food and easy to raise make it one of the most popular ornamental birds.

If you start raising it from a young bird, the red-billed blue magpie can also become very clingy, able to fly outdoors, interact with the owner, and even eat directly from the hand and respond to calls. When artificially raised, eggs and rice are the main feed, supplemented with a small amount of oriole mixed powder, raw meat, fruits and vegetables. At the same time, you can feed a small amount of insects every other day or every day to meet its comprehensive nutritional needs. This scientific feeding method not only keeps the red-billed blue magpie healthy, but also enhances the intimacy with the owner.

6. Jay

Jay is a bird that can be trained to fly long distances. It will be very close to humans if it is raised from a young age. Its call is crisp and pleasant, but it is difficult to raise, and it is necessary to choose suitable food according to different growth stages.

Jays are a typical mountain bird, living deep in the mountains and forests for most of the year and rarely appearing on plains. They are commonly found in coniferous forests, broad-leaved forests, and mixed coniferous and broad-leaved forests, usually far away from human settlements. After entering autumn, jays begin to live a wandering life, and sometimes occasionally appear near suburban residences.

Usually, jays move in pairs, but in autumn they may form small groups and like to roost on treetops. Especially in the early breeding period, they are particularly active and are a unique landscape in the mountains and forests.

7. Magpie

Magpies are highly adaptable birds, and their habitats can be found in both mountains and plains. From wilderness to farmland, from suburbs to cities, and even in parks and gardens, magpies can be seen. However, there is a general rule: the population of magpies is usually larger in areas with frequent human activities, while this species is rare in the deep forests where few people go.

Magpies have been included in the "National List of Terrestrial Wildlife with Important Economic and Scientific Research Value under State Protection" issued by the State Forestry Administration of China on August 1, 2000, and have also been included in the 2012 Red List of Endangered Species of the World Conservation Union (IUCN) ver 3.1, with a rating of "low risk". According to relevant regulations, without the approval of relevant departments, no individual or unit may privately raise or eat magpies. This regulation not only protects the ecological status of magpies, but also reflects respect and care for nature.

8. Cormorants

Cormorants are a unique bird species that are favored by people for their excellent fishing ability. There are many species of cormorants, and they are often domesticated by humans for fishing. They have a small sac in their throats and are good at swimming and diving. They are quite lovely birds and mainly live near waters such as rivers, lakes and islands.

With their superb fishing skills, cormorants can swim quickly in the water and accurately catch fish with their beaks with hooks at the tip. Since ancient times, cormorants have been domesticated by fishermen to assist in fishing and have become a powerful assistant for water operations. In terms of taming, cormorants show strong dependence and clinging characteristics. After about a month of training, they can completely obey the fishermen's command and become a trustworthy "fishing partner".

9. Lovebird

Lovebird is an elegant, lively bird known for its elegant, clear, varied and pleasant singing. With colorful feathers, it is a popular ornamental cage bird at home and abroad.

In caged conditions, lovebirds are lively and active, and they will hardly stay still for a long time. Instead, they often jump up and down in the cage, appearing full of vitality. They will only be quiet for a moment when they are in a good mood or when the male and female birds are combing each other's feathers. Especially in the breeding season, the singing of male birds is more melodious and attractive, so they are deeply loved by people.

10. Canary

Canaries are native to the Canary Islands, Madeira and Azores on the northwest coast of Africa. They are ornamental cage birds known for their colorful feathers and beautiful singing voices. They are recognized as one of the noble caged ornamental birds at home and abroad.

Although they are called "noble", canaries are very clingy birds. When they are young, they can even imitate the singing of larks and thrushes, showing a high learning ability and performance talent. After training, they can also perform interesting juggling such as "catching objects" and "wearing masks", which adds more ornamental value.

Canaries are beautiful in appearance and have beautiful singing voices, but they are relatively difficult to raise and require careful care and meticulous care. Keepers need to make adequate preparations in advance to allow this elegant "noble bird" to show its best condition.

The top ten most clingy birds are mainly compiled based on relevant information on the Internet. They are ranked and recommended based on the habits, difficulty of breeding, and difficulty of domestication of birds. The list is for reference only. If you have any questions, please comment and criticize at the end.

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