Any Parrot Species No One Should Own?

[Michael]

Do you think there are any species of parrots that nobody should own? Perhaps because of problematic behavior, picky environment that cannot be reproduced, etc.

[Kathleen]

From what I've read and heard from people, it seems like hawk headed parrots are not very compatible to be companion pets in the long run except for a true expert in parrots. But I really haven't had experience with them, I've only seen one of them in person once. They are truly stunning.

[Heather]

I've heard the same thing about the hawk heads.

They really are absolutely gorgeous.

[pchela]

I hand raised a Hawk Head and I can honestly say that he was the coolest bird I ever raised. He just had so much personality! I really think it's all about socialization. I know a guy who has an older Hawk Head and has no problems. They do have a bad reputation which is unfortunate but I don't think keeping one would be any harder than keeping an Amazon which are known to get hormonal.

[Natacha]

I really think it's all about socialization.

Agreed. Someone I know has a hawkhead and she tries very hard to educate people about hawkheads as being different birds as to what their reputation leads on to believe.

I've met 3 or them, two which weren't babies anymore. Both well socialized and nice.

[triplebbirds]

I think more than a general statement there are plenty of cases where a person shouldnt own a certian type of bird or an individual bird but the same bird has a person out there for them. I think its all about finding the right mesh of personalities.