In this updated edition of the popular guide to parrot behavior, you’ll learn why your bird does strange things and discover positive techniques for modifying those behaviors. You'll get information on training and caring for your bird, normal behavior, and species-specific behavior. Don’t let your feathers get ruffled by a headstrong, beakstrong bird. Learn how to develop a mutually rewarding relationship with your parrot.
Welcome to the second edition of this book! I hope you will find it useful in understanding your bird’s normal behaviors and in helping you resolve any behavior problems your bird may have.
Parrot behavior is a subject that has fascinated researchers and frustrated bird owners for years. Researchers have long been intrigued by the natural intelligence of these clever creatures. That same native intelligence and cleverness initially charms an owner and then causes that same owner to throw up his or her hands in frustration when the birds consistently “misbehave.” Many of these birds end up rehomed, retired, or released into the wild.
Rehoming an adult parrot presents its own set of challenges, but with patient care and gentle nurturing, an adult parrot can become a welcome member of the family. Retirement facilities can provide lifetime care for parrots who cannot be placed in suitable new homes. Owners pay monthly maintenance fees to have their birds cared for, and the birds live out their days surrounded by bird-loving caretakers.