Parrots are highly intelligent, social birds whose welfare needs — including decades-long companionship and complex enrichment — are frequently underestimated.
Parrots are among the most cognitively demanding companion animals, requiring intellectual stimulation, social interaction, and consistent care across decades. Most people underestimate this commitment. Feather plucking, screaming, and aggression are welfare indicators of neglect and isolation that are extremely common in companion parrots. Adoption from rescues reduces demand while providing good homes for birds already in need.