Advice needed on breed/whether I have a suitable home

[BeatriceC]

To follow up on what Kiwi said, my particular injury was a complete accident. I'm rehabilitating a disabled bird. Accidents are going to happen. It's unfortunate that this particular accident happened just right to cause real damage, but it's something that you need to know *can* happen. But accidents can happen even in a healthy bird. The bird can get spooked or lose her balance, or whatever. My amazon is moody. My senegal is just a jerk (but we love him anyway). Those two are well socialized birds and they are more than capable of biting if I don't read their moods right. However, I don't think either of them can do near the damage the macaw can do, simply because their beaks are smaller (though they can do damage if they want to). I think the point is like Kiwi said; birds can and will bite, and you have to be comfortable with the worst case scenario for whatever bird you choose.

 

[jiannotto9492]

My Indian Ringneck bites all the time. Well just when it doesn't want us going near it. And then there are times when it is cuddly. All birds have the potential to cause damage regardless if they mean to or not. Just like with dogs and cats. The important thing is to accept that it might happen and that you can work through the malicious biting. Just make sure you're comfortable with whatever bird you get. They're not exactly domesticated and instinctively see people as a threat. With all of this being said plenty of different birds will never bite.