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There are two species of caiques: white-bellied and black-capped. The names are a tad deceiving, because both kinds have white fronts. The black caps have — you guessed it — black heads. Caiques are lively, busy birds, highly entertaining as companions, and real clowns. Everybody’s business is a caique’s business. They often want to be a part of whatever is going on or whatever they can get started! Their popularity is solid, and for good reason.

Like most of the medium-size parrots, life spans range from the twenties on up for healthy, well-cared-for birds. You can find caiques at a price range of $900 to $2,000, with most falling into the $1,200 to $1,500 range.