Knowing beforehand what a mutually enjoyable relationship with a parrot entails is the best way to ensure the desired results. Parrots carry with them an element of mystery. Living in close proximity with an essentially wild animal provides a sense of closeness with nature that is increasingly rare in urban society. Parrots, are probably direct descendants of dinosaurs. There is so much we do not know about parrots.
Parrots are extremely intelligent.
As with dogs or cats, this makes them very attractive as companions and friends. Other researchers opine that parrots may be at least equal in intelligence to whales and dolphins. Parrots, jays and crows are generally acknowledged to be the most intelligent of all birds, and even have some concept of numbers a concept that is difficult even for chimpanzees and gorillas to grasp. Most people associate the ability to mimic with parrots and believe this is their most important characteristic. Although many parrots do have the ability to mimic, not all do so.