Get to know your bird - Birds are highly intelligent, social, demanding, so expect to have a close relationship with your bird. This relationship is important, it allows you to be able to assess her likes and dislikes, fears and safety zones. Also, it helps you detect if she/he is not feeling well.
Provide as much out-of-cage time as possible - Birds like humans don't like to be caged all the time. If you have the space, consider dedicating a room in your house as your bird's room so he/she has to spend as little time in their cage as possible. If a room isn't available, commit to having the bird out of the cage, in a safe, always supervised space, whenever possible when you're home.
Let your bird fly - Everything about a bird's physiology is designed for flight. They have wings, hollow bones, and specialized respiratory systems that allows them to use air differently than we do. Because they're prey species, they need flight as a means to feel safe and normal, so don't clip their wings.
Consider adopting more than one bird - Parrots and other birds kept as pets are flock animals. At a minimum they need a close relationship with you, but they'll thrive if they have a good relationship with another bird with whom they live.
Feed your birds well - Your bird should be eating very little see, it is fattening and not health-supporting in high quantities. Most birds should be on a diet of a high-quality, organic pellet and a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, and grains.
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