The welfare and suitability of parrots as companion animals: a review Animal Welfare, Volume 15, Number 3, August 2006

Abstract: “In recent years there has been an increased interest in studies related to the welfare of avian species commonly kept as companion animals, specifically those in the order Psittaciformes, commonly referred to as ‘parrots’. During this time the biology and behaviour of wild parrots has also become better understood, aiding the assessment of welfare [...] http://bit.ly/bac59l