They ALL have their good...and BAD points lol. If I could,I'd be owned by one of each species lol.
Mac's intrigue me..and scare me lol. Those huge beaky are intimidating to say the least. But I have had the opportunity to meet one or two absolutely lovable Mac's.."mush mac's" as people call them.
Having a bird pick you is absolutely the way to go. Amy chose me,and in our nearly thirty years together,our relationship has been wonderful. Oh sure there are still some awkward/bad moments,mostly when her hormones run rampant,but overall she is a wonderful Amazon. Well socialized..goes to just about anyone,loves going places in the car etc etc.
BB chose me also. When we first met,he was with three other siblings,just 4.5 months old.His brothers/sisters scurried away when I lowered my hand down,but not little Beebers..he looked right at me and hopped on my hand to run up my arm to my shoulder to let out little 'teil chirps in my ear. Right then I knew he was the one.
Even when I got him home and scooped him out of his little "take me home" box,he perched on my fingers,looking around,then again,up my arm to my shoulder.I didn't even bother to put him in his new house until a few hours later.
Now,nearly two years later,he is the most AMAZING 86g's of fluff and spirit and song I have ever known. He will go to most anyone (as long as you don't wear a ball cap

) Loves to death his "Uncle DJ"...will whistle the wolfie whistle THRU THE PHONE anytime he hears DJ's voice.
When DJ comes to visit,The Beebs will fly from my hand,right to DJ's shoulder and launch in with wolfie whistles and other songs,telling DJ all about his day!
OK..sorry..thats enough braggin' lol...BB is the best $150 I ever spent. If I knew he would turn out the way he has,I would have gladly paid $1000.
I don't know why I never thought of a cockatiel earlier. I think this amazing forum has/had a great influence on my decision.. THANKS MY FRIENDS!!!!
Jim