Pet birds in Australia
The bird is the main cost of a pet bird in Australia. An African grey parrot is listed at about A$4,400, and an unrelated young pair of Timneh African greys at about A$10,700. A bird cage is a separate cost, about A$341 in the listing we found. For a current offer for your species and city, create a request on BlaBlaPrice.
Approximate prices in Australia, November 2026 (sellers' websites)| Item | Typical price |
|---|
| African grey parrot, single bird | about A$4,400 |
| Unrelated young pair of Timneh African greys | about A$10,700 |
| Bird cage, one listing | about A$341 |
Native birds and the rules that apply
Native wildlife is regulated differently from exotic species, so check the status of any species before you buy. In Queensland, native wildlife kept as a pet falls under the Nature Conservation Act 1992. Owners of exotic birds, hobbyist breeders and pet industry professionals have record-keeping responsibilities under a federal compliance guide. In Victoria, a pet shop must be in a permanent location and open at least five days a week. Ask the seller for the bird's paperwork before you pay.
Season and care at home
Summer from December to February calls for shade and fresh water, because heat can stress a bird quickly. Winter from June to August means keeping the cage away from draughts and cold rooms. Animal welfare guidance says most cages are too small for a bird to fly freely, so ask the seller for the cage size in centimetres. November is late spring, a good time to set up a new cage before the summer heat.
What to put in the request
Name the species, the age, whether you want a male or a female, the number of birds and whether they should be hand-tame. Add the colouring you prefer, the documents you need, whether the cage is included and your budget. We found no reliable online price for budgerigars or cockatiels, so ask sellers for a quote. Give your city, because sellers can say whether they deliver or whether you will need to collect the bird yourself.
On BlaBlaPrice you describe the bird in your own words in the chat, and you can add a photo of the cage. BlaBlaPrice's AI asks for missing details, looks through sellers' websites and price lists in Australia, and shows the prices and businesses it found. Registered sellers reply in the chat with their own offer and terms. Your contacts stay hidden until you decide whom to contact. For cages and food, see pet supplies.
Questions and answers
How much does an African grey parrot cost in Australia?
A single African grey parrot is listed at about A$4,400, and an unrelated young pair of Timneh African greys at about A$10,700. Price depends on age, tameness and paperwork.
Are native birds allowed as pets?
Native wildlife is regulated, so check the species before you buy. In Queensland, keeping native wildlife as a pet falls under the Nature Conservation Act 1992.
What records must exotic bird owners keep?
Owners, hobbyist breeders and pet industry professionals have record-keeping responsibilities under a federal compliance guide for exotic birds.
How big should a bird cage be?
Animal welfare guidance says most cages are too small for a bird to fly freely. Ask the seller for the cage size in centimetres before you buy.
