Adding a parrot to the family? Be forewarned: parrots are very vocal. You must be willing to accept a certain level of noise if you are bringing a parrot (or any bird) into your home. Why do birds vocalize? To find their “flock”. This can mean the human family for a domesticated bird. Contact calls will start gaining volume if they are not answered. A lack of stimulation. If your bird has nothing else to do, he may start to scream. Illness or injury. A sudden scream (without softer calls first) may mean an injury. An expression of joy. Your … Continue reading →