Listed below are the average adult weights of commonly kept birds.  Please note that these are guidelines only, there are exceptions to every rule especially when living creatures are involved.

Bird SpeciesWeight (g)Weight (lbs)

African Grey400g   14 oz

Amazon  500g   1lb 2 oz

Australian Finch 15g0.5 oz

Budgerigar   60g2 oz

Canary    30g    1 oz

Cockatiel100g   3.5 oz

Conure    400g  14 oz

Fife Canary  20g    0.75 oz

Gouldian Finch  15g0.5 oz

Large Macaw   1200g 2 lb10 oz

Lovebird 60g     2 oz

Mynah    300g   10.5 oz

Pigeon    400g      14 oz

Quail 80g   3 oz

Rosella   150g  5 oz

Sulphur Crested    600g       1lb 5 oz

Cockatoo

Waxbill   10g     0.3 oz

Zebra Finch 15g0.5 oz

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