Pets Alive Chirpy Birds perform a range of interactive behaviors: they can record and repeat speech, sing tunes, flap or move in response to sound or motion, react to petting or touch, and some models have light-up wings or moving beaks for added realism.
A Pets Alive Chirpy Birds egg set typically includes an egg to crack open, the soft electronic pet, an adoption certificate, an instruction booklet, a sticker sheet, a comb, and a small modeling-clay accessory.
Age recommendations vary by model. Listings range from about 3 years and up to 6 years and up, with several toys specified for ages 5 or 6 and some egg-style Chirpy Birds listed from age 3.
Many Pets Alive Chirpy Birds are made from plastic; others are soft or plush (soft-bodied). Some models use flocked feathers and feature moving beaks for a lifelike finish.
Sound capabilities vary by model: some play two set songs, while others offer more than 20 different bird sounds. Several models can also repeat or mimic what you say.
Interactive bird-and-cage sets typically include the interactive bird, a display cage or perch, and an instruction manual. Many sets also include two AAA batteries in the box.
Display options vary by model: some birds sit on a stand resembling a tree trunk, while others come with a cage that includes a swinging perch and a hook for hanging or carrying.