I don't think so at all. Me and my boyfriend really wanted an African Grey. Then we did some research. First of all, a first time bird owner (like myself) can be intimidated by a large beak. And I surely was. If the Grey were to bite one time, the owner may never pick it up again or begin a cycle of reinforcing the biting behavior by reacting so strongly to it. Knowing exactly what to do to avoid this behavior from previous experience with smaller birds in which the results would have been less dangerous and less painful is vital. Even when I got Sade, I asked the breeder right off the bat how to react to a bite. She was able to show me and explain how to discourage the biting behavior and after the first 2 days we've had no major biting issues. I don't think I could have held my hand steady if I was nipped by a much larger beak of an African Grey.
Secondly, the intelligence and the lifespan of African Greys is unbelievable. The equivalent to the intelligence of a 3-4 year old and 50-70+ years. How could an inexperienced person possibly realize what exactly committing to that means? I just felt as if I was not ready for it and rather than the extra research making me feel more ready, it made me feel less ready for it. It seems as if this is a common trend. I didn't want to run into issues of feather plucking/self-mutilation.
Thirdly, a major influence for me was the room that we have. We have a pretty sizable cage for Sade, 36''x25'', but it is probably maximum we could comfortably fit in our house and I wouldn't consider that same size suitable for a Grey. Not to mention flight. The wingspan of a Senegal compared to an African Grey is really a big difference. Eventually, Sade will be flighted and if Sade was a Grey, she'd probably run into things - our house is just not that big. 1,000 square feet disappears quickly with 2 people, a dog, and a bird! I know I'm talking more about my own specific situation here, I'm just pointing out that these are things to think about that most beginners probably don't.
Lastly, the bigger the size, the more money you put into it. Bigger cage, play stand, toys... Everything must be bigger and therefore more expensive! This was really easy to see for me, since I see the same thing with my dog. Bigger crate, bigger bed, more food, etc. It's just simply more expensive. For a beginner who is sure to miss some of the costs when initially considering a parrot, it may be overwhelming. I know I missed some of the costs when calculating. It was a lot more expensive than I estimated earlier. I'd estimate to start out with a Grey, it'd be at least $2,000. A beginner who doesn't even know for sure if birds are totally "their thing" may be hesitant to shell out that much money and may cheap out on a few things. And again, being a beginner, may cheap out on the necessities rather than the optional things.
Sorry to make this so long just to list out pretty obvious reasons! Well, not to take away from what I've said, but in some cases with a lot of research can be a slight exception as long as they have the effort to put into it. Mostly it is about effort as I've realized which comes with your mindset. If you just want something to look at and talk about, get a statue of a bird, don't get a real one. If you want a talker, get that stuffed battery operated talking macaw I've seen everywhere. If you want a lifelong companion and family member to love and take care of, then get the real thing.