Socially, most birds really aren't THAT different than dogs. I mean, we're not comparing plants and reptiles here. We're talking about two species who tend to live in groups, and rely on each other within their group for support.
So how come I hear multiple stories of some loyal dogs in China or wherever who would remain loyal to their owner even in death. Or about stories of dogs who become horribly depressed when they are abandoned. And yet I've never heard of a parrot that is like that, and the closest stories I've heard about parrots in this regard is a parrot becoming depressed when another parrot disappears from its life.
I've never heard of a parrot having difficulties with adopting to a new family or owner because it was sad about losing its last one. I've only heard of a parrot having difficulties because it was afraid of its new environment. It's kind of difficult to become attached to something that doesn't really love you back.
So how come I hear multiple stories of some loyal dogs in China or wherever who would remain loyal to their owner even in death. Or about stories of dogs who become horribly depressed when they are abandoned. And yet I've never heard of a parrot that is like that, and the closest stories I've heard about parrots in this regard is a parrot becoming depressed when another parrot disappears from its life.
I've never heard of a parrot having difficulties with adopting to a new family or owner because it was sad about losing its last one. I've only heard of a parrot having difficulties because it was afraid of its new environment. It's kind of difficult to become attached to something that doesn't really love you back.