THE IMPORTANCE OF BONDING 
Most bird species are by nature, "social animals". This is due to an instinctual need for safety. Large flocks of birds can more easily guard against and are less likely to be caught by predators in the wild. Being a part of larger groups gives birds a sense of belonging and security. It is much less stressful to have a "buddy" then to face the world all alone.
It is this need for a friend, this need for comfort and security, that makes socializing and bonding with your bird so important! It is much easier to work with and train a bird when your relationship includes friendship and mutual respect. If your bird is scared of you or his environment, he will never become the playful and inquisitive pet you are looking for. In the wild, young birds learn the rules of behavior and how to survive from their parents. They learn to find food, to care for themselves, and when it is okay to fool around. The only way you can impact your bird in this maner is by taking over the parental and friendship roles.
This deep bond will not happen over night. It is forged continually over time by making each day new and interesting. No two days are ever the same for you, and you should try to make them different for your bird also. Birds do like rutine (same type of food fed at the same time of day, for instance) but that does not mean that you should let boredom set in. Daily interaction with your bird is essential and you should always try to vary the time together. Put his favorite treat in your shirt pocket and let him find it, watch TV together, cuddle together in your favorite chair, or invite your bird to join you at the dinner table. The ideas are enless, but the goal should always be to strengthen the bond of trust between you and your bird. Yes, it does take time & commitment, but the rewards are immeasurable!
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