Pet shops usually have a large variety of birds for sale. There are many different and beautiful kinds of pet birds that one can buy. From small to large, canaries to macaws, birds can be a delight for the young and old. Before a person gets a bird, he or she should consider the many types of birds and the time and effort required to take good care of the different breeds.The parrot is a great
. option for the committed and responsible animal lover. With effort and patience, a person can teach a parrot any word or phrase that is desired. The bird just needs regular attention and the word or phrase repeated many times a day. Even words and sounds that are not formally taught are picked up by a parrot so the owner should beware of the language or phrases he or she is using around the bird. Some parrots are great imitators of noises and can even replicate sounds like a microwave oven, church bells or other sounds they hear routinely.A parrot is a 50 year commitment to an animal. Often when birds are with a person for a long time they become so attached to that specific person that they cannot survive without that special person. Birds, especially parrots, are very hard to care for because of this commitment. Without regular attention, they may become noisy and difficult to handle. Sometimes they wind up left alone in cages when their owners tire of them. As it is not so easy to find good homes for these intelligent birds, it is wise for a prospective owner to do some research on the type of bird and the time and resources necessary to care for it before making such a long commitment.Some easier birds would be canaries, parakeets or cockatiels that do not have such a long life span or require as much personal attention to prosper. A good site to learn about the different types of parrots and other birds is http://www.birdfarm.com/about-birds.aspMore reference links: http://www.birdfarm.com/about-birds.asp http://www.birdsnow.com/links.htm
