Birds, unlike other animals, are not very easy to take care of. People usually choose parrots or fish as pets because they believe it's not much of a challenge compared to owning a dog or a cat, which are the number one pets you find in households across the globe. However, this could not be further from the truth. Birds require a lot of attention and affection from their owners. They are incredibly social animals and can cause harm both to you and themselves if they are left alone for too long.