The human-avian bond. The later phases of introducing a new bird are a great time to start practicing bond-building techniques with both birds. Volunteering at a rescue is an excellent way to do this. You can’t get the parrot off of your shoulder (and you’re not in the veterinarian’s office). Some birds are easy to connect with right off the bat, while others may take some time to warm up. James Bond (January 4, 1900 – February 14, 1989) was an American ornithologist and expert on the birds of the Caribbean. The best way to get a bird that will bond to you is to interact with a lot of birds until you find the right one. Taking a few minutes out of each day to hold and handle your bird can provide immense positive mental stimulation to your feathered friend. Your parrot frequently wants to preen your hair, eyebrows, or beard. Taking time to bond with your bird is essential to building a long-lasting and successful relationship with your pet. In Thinking like a Parrot, Alan B. Many larger parrots like Macaws can live to be 100 years old. For Your Eyes Only is a 1981 film in which Agent 007 is assigned to hunt for a lost British encryption device and prevent it from falling into enemy hands.. Feed your cockatoo her most favorite treat when you get her out of her cage for play time. Understanding Parrots: Why Parrots Do What They Do. Patricia Anderson writing for the IAABC Journal gives a good insight in now to trick train a parrot and thus enable it to be a good companion. Bird lovers and bird owners would swear that birds do and can love humans. My parrot was (she has passed now) a cockatiel. Keep your Voice Low and Inviting You have a new pet bird and you want to form a bond with this new animal. And this is true, but not all birds will develop emotional bonds to people but some definitely do! For example, our African Grey would perch on one particular lamp that gave him a perfect view to the guest corridor -- so that he could "keep an eye" on those strangers. The Parrot Division began as an independent organization whose members decided in 2004 to join the IAABC. His name was appropriated by writer Ian Fleming for his fictional British spy of the same name Life and career. This is a critical time for both Eckie and owner. This is a short excerpt from our book 'The Ultimate Guide to Eclectus Parrots'.This chapter explains how to bond with your Eclectus. Follow our technique and you will be setting yourself up for success. How to Bond With Your Pet Birds: Many current bird owners are faced with the dilemma of whether they should purchase or adopt another bird. African grey parrots are known as one of the most intelligent types of birds. Alyson Kalhagen. My cockatiel was named Shale. Yes, this is a tinier parrot as compared to your blue and gold macaw, but parrots of all type have this relational need to pair-bond and flock. Since they're not happy staying in a cage all day, it's important to socialize them with other people. There are no guarantees. Introducing a New Bird to Your Parrot.