As with other companion animals, the number of unwanted, neglected and abused parrots grows larger every day. Parrots are special Parrots were meant to live in rainforests. They are not domesticated . C aptive-bred parrots are still only one or two generations away from their wild ancestry. Latest studies prove that they are as intelligent as chimpanzees and dolphins.
Parrots are emotional creatures with far more complex personalities than cats and dogs.
They re highly social and thrive on attention and interaction with other birds and with humans, but they clearly choose whom they wish to form strong bonds with. Depending on the species, parrots can live 60 years or more. Taking a parrot into your home can be a lifetime commitment. Parrots require special care Keeping parrots is definitely not for the unprepared. It requires a great deal of time and knowledge.