40 Points Conformation is the single most important consideration in judging parrots since it involves hereditary characteristics which might be perpetuated in captive breeding programs.
Conformation includes size, proportion and substance.
Some exhibitors are under the misapprehension that bigger is always better. The bird should, instead, be the right size for its species or subspecies. Some birds have a tendency toward the diminutive and an oversize bird is no more desirable than an undersized one. All proportions must be correct for each particular kind of bird. The head should be bold and broad and the eyes must be bright and clear.