People often associate the word "parrot" with large, colorful, powerful birds, and rightfully so. As pets, large parrots are certainly bold, eye-catching, dynamic companions. However, not every large bird is a good pet, and not every bird lover is suited to being a large parrot owner.
If you've toyed with the idea of adopting a large parrot, then take a look at the information in my article on Large Parrots as Pets before you do. There are many facets of bird ownership that can slip your mind when you're excited about getting a new pet. Make sure that your enthusiasm doesn't cloud your expectations by thoroughly researching any bird species before brining one home!
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The breeding of hybrid parrots has led to an almost endless array of color combinations and other traits within certain birds like Macaws, but many bird lovers argue that breeding hybrid parrots is wrong.