I got out another Parrot book I have "Guide to companion Parrot behavior" by
Mattie Sue Athan a different author than the other one I previously shared.
She is a Bird behavior specialist with experience dated back from the 70's and has some good creds. Page 133 she details how problematic it can be if the bird establishes dominance on the human shoulder and how important that it does not view it's human owner as territory. In some cases with the Parrot readily complying with the standard step-up command, not as much an issue but still something to watch out for. I am sharing and emphasizing this because it is important to get the facts so one that does own a Parrot is as informed as possible and that relationship can develops as one would desire.
Companion Parrots are not domesticated like dogs or cats I might add
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