Of course, my attitude is that messmaking tendencies can be controlled by proper caging, feeding, etc., but all the same, it helps the owner to be prepared. Feather moult characteristics are linked to this factor. Amazons, for example, seem to year-round drop fine, fluffy white down which would stuff a pillow over time if you could ever get them off the high bookshelf or out of the curtains where they float and cling. Some people also consider African Greys to be dusty. All parrots, even the diminutive budgerigar, will produce a certain amount of mess from dropped food, seed hulls and feathers .
Communication Talking ability is sometimes a big concern for parrot buyers.
I have a few observations on this. One is that many of the talking species have the capacity to mimic lots of other, less pleasing noises. Secondly, the few simple words which can be learned by so many different species of parrot are usually sufficient and pleasing enough for most owners, instead of seeking out the world s best rated talkers. Thirdly, all parrots communicate, and whether the words are garbled and slightly unclear will make no real difference to the conscientious keeper who takes the time to listen and vocally interact with his or her pet bird. Talking falls near the bottom of my list of reasons for choosing a particular type of parrot.