I bought my first parrot, a little budgie, in 1981. The idea of having a pet that could actually learn *my* language was very appealing. It didn't take long to learn that parrots have a lot more to offer than simply being able to mimic the human language. To those lucky few who are able to open their hearts and their minds to the possibility that animals are extremely intelligent and emotional beings, a parrot can be the most wonderful of companions and friends.





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