How do parrots sleep?

Parrots sleep standing up!  They can stay standing because all of their weight falls down while they're sleeping.  This weight goes to their feet, and cause their toes to grasp the branch they're resting on.

Do parrots have different eye colors?

Yes, parrots have different eye colors, just as other birds do.  Some of these colors are orange, white, yellow, and red.

How many different species of parrots are there?

There are over 300 different species of parrots.

Why do the parrot family have complicated names like Psittaciformes and Psittacidaes?

They have these names because there are so many types of birds that they had to be sorted into orders and families .These are the names scientists gave them.

Are African Greys one person birds ?

African greys are flock birds. Greys may take time to develop a relationship with certain people, you must earn the privilege to be excepted by gaining their trust.

Can my bird sit on my shoulder ?

Most birds can safely be allowed to sit on your shoulder, try to use a command word such as, UP or OK. This will teach your bird that he his permitted on your shoulder. Make shoulder sitting a privilege for well behaved birds. Caution must be observed at all times.

Can i let my bird roam around the house ?

If you have had your birds wings clipped, the bird becomes clumsy, slow moving, and uncomfortable on the floor, which is then in grave danger of being stepped on. Also be cautious of other animals and harming himself on electrical cords and other threats. It is important to let your birds know there home range territory. This can be done by teaching him where to perch and where to fly to.

My bird is finger biting.

Don’t allow your bird to play with your fingers in his beak. If young birds are allowed to amuse themselves by chewing on your hand they may not accept petting without chasing and nibbling your fingers. This behaviour moves on from a nibbling habit to a full blown finger biting. THIS CAN BE AVOIDED IN THE FIRST PLACE.