Because a bird at first acts nervous and excitable doesn't mean he won't make an excellent pet. Emotions swing in both directions, so that the bird which is the most fearful can become the most affectionate. Other factors enter into consideration - age, personality, health, environment, background and the owner's ability to relate to his pet. Most importantly, don't add to the bird's nervousness. Provide the relaxed atmosphere that will allow him to be a bird that wants Your friendship.
Caution Never approach a strange bird carelessly.
A rapid approach, quick hand or arm movements, a loud voice or even noisy laughter , may frighten a bird and cause him to fly violently against the side of the cage - inflicting Wounds, breaking feathers, or fracturing wing or leg bones. Other birds, especially the parrot family, may react aggressively. Offering a hand, finger or arm as a perch to a strange parrot Could be dangerous. Parrots have powerful jaws and can inflict a painful and possibly serious wound. Cage Survival demands that birds he concerned with avoiding their enemies, searching for sufficient food, locating livable weather conditions and finding areas to reproduce and raise their young.