Parrot Price in Nigeria (2026): How Much Is a Parrot?

A parrot in Nigeria costs anywhere from about ₦60,000 for a budgie to ₦4.5 million or more for a blue-and-gold macaw. The bigger, longer-lived and more intelligent the species, the higher the price. Here's what to expect in 2026, and what you're really paying for.

Parrot prices in Nigeria at a glance

These are Clawfrican's prices as of November 2026. Prices change, so always check the current price on our available birds page.

• **Budgie (budgerigar):** ₦60,000 each, or ₦115,000 for a pair
• **Lovebird:** ₦150,000 each, or ₦295,000 for a pair
• **Cockatiel:** ₦150,000 each, or ₦295,000 for a pair
• **Indian ringneck (green):** ₦100,000. Blue and other colour ringnecks are priced on request
• **African grey parrot:** ₦250,000
• **Green-cheeked conure:** ₦380,000
• **Sun conure:** ₦600,000
• **Eclectus parrot:** ₦750,000
• **Blue-and-gold macaw:** ₦4,500,000

Budgies, lovebirds and cockatiels are flock birds and are happiest in pairs, which is why a pair costs less than two singles.

Why some parrots cost so much more

• **Size and lifespan.** A budgie lives about 5 to 10 years. An African grey or a macaw can live 40 to 60 years or more, and takes far longer to raise.
• **Breeding difficulty.** Large parrots breed slowly and raise few chicks a year.
• **Import costs.** Many species are not bred in Nigeria in any numbers, so transport, paperwork and quarantine add to the price.
• **Colour mutations.** Blue, yellow and other colour forms of ringnecks and budgies are rarer than the natural green.

Why a very cheap parrot is a warning sign

If you see an African grey for ₦20,000 or a "talking parrot" far below market price, ask why. Common answers are a wild-caught bird (illegal for greys in Nigeria), a sick bird, or a different species being passed off as something else. Read African grey parrots in Nigeria: the law before you buy one.

The running costs nobody mentions

The purchase price is the smallest number. Budget every month for:

• Pellets plus fresh vegetables and fruit
• Toys, which parrots are designed to destroy
• A proper cage (see our parrot cage guide)
• Vet checks with a vet who treats birds. Find one near you on PetMap
• DNA sexing for species where males and females look the same

Do talking parrots cost more?

Sellers sometimes charge more for a "talking parrot", but no honest seller can guarantee a bird will talk. At Clawfrican we guarantee our birds are tame and friendly, not that they'll talk. Every bird learns at its own pace.

Which parrot is best for your budget?

For a first bird on a modest budget, a pair of budgies or a cockatiel is hard to beat: cheerful, affordable to keep and suited to a flat. If you want a talking companion for decades, an African grey is a bigger commitment in time more than money. See every bird with its current price on our available birds page.