Unlike many birds, lineolateds typically rest in a near horizontal position with their heads almost in line with their tails.

They are generally very calm birds and typically mumble quietly, and their calls are not high-pitched or piercing to the ear.

[citation needed] One of the most recognizable and entertaining characteristics of barred parakeets is that they enjoy bathing and being misted with water.

Barred parakeets notably enjoy these mist baths; they will hang upside down and open their wings eagerly.

[citation needed] Lineolated parakeets are known for their soft chatter and low noise levels, making them ideal apartment pets.

They can sometimes make louder noises, but this is normally due to distress or their food dish running low.

Not all individuals will speak, and normally the male of the species is more vocal; but there are ways to increase the chance of a bird learning words or sounds, including: Sometimes they will mimic a specific person's tone, normally the person they spend the most time with.

Hemp, roasted soybeans, potatoes, green peas, strawberries, coconut, pumpkin seed and alfalfa, are other foods that are consumable.

[citation needed] Owners should avoid feeding their birds anything high in salt, sugar, and fat.

Common toxic foods include avocado and guacamole, substances containing caffeine (such as tea and coffee), fruit pits and apple seeds (which contain amounts of cyanide), persimmons, onions (prolonged exposure can lead to a blood condition called hemolytic anemia), mushrooms (cause digestion problems and can induce liver failure), dried/uncooked beans (contain hemaglutin, toxic to birds), the stems, vines, and leaves of tomatoes (the actual fruit is fine), and eggplant.