If the bird's wings are clipped, the parrot will flutter harmlessly to the ground - if not, this act of owner negligence could result in the loss of a bird. E ven birds who never go outside benefit from clipped wings. A fully flighted bird in the house is much more prone to wing, head and leg injuries resulting from crashes into doors, walls, ceiling fans, windows, mirrors, etc. F or those feeling pity for stripping our feathered companions of their unique and beautiful flying ability, fear not. In a proper human-parrot home, all of these things are provided in abundance.
T here are a few different styles of feather clipping.
They were designed more for aesthetics and can provide a true false sense of security. The first is called a Window Clip . The next common style is the Single Wing Trim . This is a full cut of only one wing. With this trim, birds can get lift and propulsion on only one side.