Bird Cage Sizing Guide: Find the Right Fit for Your Feathered Friend
Your bird spends most of its time in its cage, so it needs to be more than just “good enough.” It should be spacious, secure, and tailored to your bird’s species and activity level.
Even small birds need plenty of space to flap, climb, and stretch their wings. Taller cages are especially important for long-tailed birds to prevent feather damage.
And while bigger is always better, the bar spacing must also be safe — too wide and your bird could get injured.
Use this guide to find the best cage size and bar spacing for your bird.
📏 Bird Cage Size & Bar Spacing Chart
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Bird Size |
Species Examples |
Minimum Cage Size (W x D x H) |
Bar Spacing |
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Small Birds |
Budgies, Canaries, Finches, Parrotlets, Parakeets, Doves |
18" x 18" x 24"+ |
1/4" to 1/2" |
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Small–Medium Birds |
Cockatiels, Lovebirds |
20" x 20" x 24"+ |
1/2" to 5/8" |
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Medium Birds |
Conures, Quakers, Caiques, Lories, Pionus, Senegals |
24" x 24" x 36"+ |
5/8" to 3/4" |
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Large Birds |
Eclectus, Amazons, African Greys |
36" x 28" x 48"+ |
3/4" to 1" |
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Extra Large Birds |
Cockatoos, Macaws |
36" x 48" x 60"+ |
1" to 1.5" |
🛠️ Tips for Choosing the Right Bird Cage
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Go larger if possible — birds need room to move, not just perch.
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Bar spacing is critical — too wide can lead to injury, too narrow restricts airflow and climbing.
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Horizontal bars are great for climbing species like conures and parrotlets.
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Add perches, toys, and swings to turn the cage into a real home.
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Wheels, seed catchers, and slide-out trays make life easier for you, too.
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