They're actually very easy to care for, not high maintenance at all. There cage only needs to be cleaned once or twice a week, depends on the bird. Food is very cheap you only have to buy it every month or two cause it lasts so long. They need to be feed and watered once a day and need time outside the cage. My bird is actually very shy and prefers not to be touched so I just let him be, some birds are like this, but he still requires to have outside time. A very cheap animal to have, only need a few toys a cage big enough for them to exercise they're wings and the essentials. But But they can be loud. My Toby is always singing, though I would not call it loud cause I enjoy it, but sometimes when he wants something he will scream and I mean scream(not very often) If you do decide to get one do lots of research before you get one. There proper name is Budgies.Awww those budgies are so cute!!! I've always wanted one, but my parents never would let me and now that I'm grown I worry they may be too high maintenance or loud. I still think they are so beautiful though and it would definitely be a good way to practice flying shots lol. I'm always trying to take pictures of the ducks, geese, buzzards and gulls out at the lake. So much fun.