Lineolated Parakeet as a pet
Bolborhynchus lineola
In short
This species may suit you if you want a bird with a relatively soft call, have room for an enclosure in class ‘medium’ and can care for the bird for up to about 40 years [S35, S92, S101]. Biggest trade-off: much is still unknown in the sources (suitability for beginners). The perfect parrot doesn’t exist: a species profile is no guarantee about your bird.
This information was compiled with AI from public sources and may contain errors. Always check legal rules with the competent authority. Not buying, veterinary or legal advice.
Talking
‘Talented mimics of human speech’ (secondary source) [S101].
Noise
WPT: ‘soft, but far carrying’ calls [S92]; secondary source: ‘soft chatter and low noise levels’ [S101]. Relative, not a measurement.
Lifespan
WPT: ‘15+’ years in captivity [S92]; secondary source: about 10 years on average, up to 15 [S101]; Flemish parakeet group 10–30 years [S35]. As WPT gives no upper limit, the class follows the group source.
Space
Flemish parakeet guideline per pair: small species 100 × 80 × 50 cm, larger species 150 × 150 × 80 cm [S35]; the page does not explicitly classify this species, so the larger class is used here to be safe. WPT: indoor or outdoor aviary at least 1.2 m long; likes to climb [S92].
Suitable for beginners?
No explicit statement about beginners read. Wikipedia (S101) mentions a ‘quiet and even-tempered disposition’, but that is not advice about experience; WPT (S92) checked on 27/9/2026: nothing about experience.
Costs
From €240 per year per bird. Flemish Huisdierwijzer pet guide (parakeets S35 / lovebirds S36): about €20 per bird per month × 12. Price level unknown; not a full budget or quote.
Paperwork and rules in Belgium
EU Annex B (CITES II). Ask the seller for proof of legal origin (invoice, transfer declaration; EU model recommended) and keep it [S40]. According to the FPS, anyone who buys, sells or breeds these birds keeps a register of arrivals and departures and keeps it for at least 5 years [S39]. Status as of 27 September 2026; check the current rules for your bird with the Belgian FPS Public Health [S39].
Adoption and availability
Not seen on the rescue pages we read.
What you have to accept
- Still unknown in the sources: suitability for beginners. That is not a ‘yes’.
- Talking is a possibility, not a promise: a species profile never predicts an individual bird [S101].
- EU Annex B: ask the seller for proof of legal origin and keep it [S40].
- Adoption: not seen on the rescue pages we read; availability changes.
Compare with
Turquoise Parrot: a similar profile on the known criteria.
Turquoise Parrot · Compare with Turquoise ParrotRed-rumped Parrot: seen at a rescue [S70].
Red-rumped Parrot · Compare with Red-rumped ParrotEastern Rosella: a similar profile on the known criteria.
Eastern Rosella · Compare with Eastern Rosella
Source basis
Conservation organisation (WPT) + secondary source + Flemish parakeet group
Guideline sizes, costs and adoption listings come from Flemish sources; different rules may apply in Brussels and Wallonia. Foreign housing rules are not Belgian rules.
Sources
- S35 · Vlaanderen — Huisdierwijzer Parkieten · read 2026-09-19
- S36 · Vlaanderen — Huisdierwijzer Dwergpapegaai (Agapornis) · read 2026-09-19
- S39 · FOD Volksgezondheid — CITES-regels: Papegaaien · read 2026-09-24
- S40 · FOD Volksgezondheid — Beschermde soorten bezitten · read 2026-09-19
- S70 · adopteereendier.be (Vlaamse overheid) — asielpagina Nally's Papegaaien Opvang · read 2026-09-19
- S92 · World Parrot Trust — Parrot Encyclopedia: Barred Parakeet · read 2026-09-27
- S101 · Wikipedia — Barred parakeet · read 2026-09-27
Sources checked as of:
Frequently asked questions
Which papers do you need for the Lineolated Parakeet in Belgium?
EU Annex B (CITES II). Ask the seller for proof of legal origin (invoice, transfer declaration; EU model recommended) and keep it. According to the FPS, anyone who buys, sells or breeds these birds keeps a register of arrivals and departures and keeps it for at least 5 years. Status as of 27 September 2026; check the current rules for your bird with the Belgian FPS Public Health.
How long does the Lineolated Parakeet live?
WPT: ‘15+’ years in captivity; secondary source: about 10 years on average, up to 15; Flemish parakeet group 10–30 years. As WPT gives no upper limit, the class follows the group source.
How loud is the Lineolated Parakeet?
WPT: ‘soft, but far carrying’ calls; secondary source: ‘soft chatter and low noise levels’. Relative, not a measurement.
Can the Lineolated Parakeet learn to talk?
‘Talented mimics of human speech’ (secondary source).
How much space does the Lineolated Parakeet need?
Flemish parakeet guideline per pair: small species 100 × 80 × 50 cm, larger species 150 × 150 × 80 cm; the page does not explicitly classify this species, so the larger class is used here to be safe. WPT: indoor or outdoor aviary at least 1.2 m long; likes to climb.
What does the Lineolated Parakeet cost per year?
From €240 per year per bird. Flemish Huisdierwijzer pet guide (parakeets S35 / lovebirds S36): about €20 per bird per month × 12. Price level unknown; not a full budget or quote.