What is the most expensive parakeet and where can I buy a quality parakeet?

Answer 1

At one time; the most expensive budgie was the cobalt parakeet.

When this mutation first appeared they were sold for $1000 U.S. each.

Myself; I like the lutino budgie. I like their appearance and shape. Lutinos are not super expensive; but they are quite rare.

Answer 2

First, figure out what kind of parakeet you want. They range from Alexandrines to Budgerigars (budgie).

"A parakeet is one of several parrot species. The term is descriptive and used for small to medium-sized, long-tailed parrots but does not imply a taxonomic link between the different parakeets.

For the small bird often sold in pet stores, see budgerigar.

For other birds with the name "Parakeet", see:

Carolina Parakeet
Monk Parakeet
Alexandrine Parakeet
Barred Parakeet
Blue-crowned Parakeet
Green Parakeet
Pacific Parakeet
Red-masked Parakeet
Red-breast Parakeet
Rose-ringed or Ring-necked Parakeet "

Read up on how to care for them, their cage requirements, food and toy requirements, and how long they live.

Then find a breeder in your area for that breed and check them out. Make sure that the place is clean and that the birds are all well cared for. If they won't let you see all the birds and cages, then they may not be a good breeder. If all is well, then pick out your new baby! :)

Answer 3

Alexandrine parrots are actually parakeets, even though they're huge compared to what most people think of as "parakeets" (budgies). Sometimes they're referred to as the poor-man's macaw.