These little birds are just a bit smaller than a lovebird. The are the smallest of the talking birds. The make great pets for people that want a high energy bird. They think they are a macaw thou and will take on any bird. They can be very aggressive with other birds. They are extremely intellengent and very devoted to their owner. They come in a huge array of colors. They do like to chatter but because they are a small bird this usually never is a big deal. They do not need a huge cage so this make they great for apartments or dorms. They are born pretty much naked and only a mother would love type baby. I know now where they got the idea for Jurassic Park. LOL