These birds are very friendly, even if they are wild. With the exception of Owls, the birds are very aggressive by nature. Therefore, it is a must for you to get to know the bird before attempting anything with it. A wild bird will take about 2 weeks before it will calm down enough for you to even approach it. It will take 6 months before you will be able to hold him on the fist.
Owls are totally opposite.
Anyone starting out, an owl would be an excellent starter bird. Owl are extremely soft. More so then even a hawk. Here, the beak is to be watched. Owls will pop you with their beaks, not their talons.