They are definitely birds that need to be part of the action, I sometimes move Jimmy around to wherever we are, he'll call out if he's not part of it, but generally he is quite quiet. He also likes to sit in the sun watching outside. This morning he had a shower and I blowdried him. He loved it. Leaning back eyes closed. Hilarious. He has very much a routine he likes to stick to, and gets bit grouchy if its not adhered too, he too only likes cuddles on his terms usually first thing and morning and just before he goes to bed.