What birds are engaging but good for first-time owners?

[cassiesdad]

Are tiels more happy alone or in a pair? Will it become unhappy without another bird when I'm not home?

If you are able, why not two tiels?

They seem to do better in a "flock" situation...even if it's only two in the flock...

 

[BirbBrains]

Yah, I thought that as well. If I'm somehow not home for a long time, I don't want it to become lonely, honestly.