Reply #33: Parrots don't exactly take "effort", but they do expect to be part of a flock.

[Tesha]

And if you are their flock, they'll want to spend a lot of parrot quality
time with you. Cuddling, playing, talking (even if it's just parrot speech),
etc.

Parrots can also be "high-grade chewers". I now own a lot of "lacy"
clothing that didn't start that way, but as our parrot cuddles and
snuggles in to my clothing, she also likes to chew.

They do need to see the avian vet from time to time, of course, both
for routine (yearly) well-bird examinations and for the occasional
beak and nail trim.

Tesha