What are somethings to consider when getting a larger bird?

I like Conures… They have the big personality of a Parrot but in a smaller sized bird. You would need to consider the safety of the bird in your home. Kids are not good to have around birds, teenagers are fine, but kids are a no no. Birds bite, it’s what they do, and kids seem to have trouble with not slinging the bird perched on their finger across the room when bitten (no matter how many times you tell them not to). They also don’t seem to understand how fragile a bird is. Birds are also very curious and like shiny things. I have lost many earrings to my birds wonderful, quick, stealing ability. Cats are also very dangerous to have around birds. One nick from a cat’s nail could potentially kill a bird. Dog and cat saliva aren’t good for the bird either, human saliva too… The fumes from household cleaners and candles are dangerous for birds as well. You’d have to switch to an Earth friendly cleanser, which is a good thing anyway. :) No candles or scented oils in the room with the bird unless there is something around for ventilation. Teflon cooking pans/pots aren’t good either. Birds lungs (and air sacs) work differently than our lungs, toxic fumes are more dangerous to them. Bird vet bills are extremely expensive. An office visit for my Conure costs about $50, that is not including the costs of anything they do to him. Birds really aren’t good pets when it comes to that kind of stuff, you have to change a lot to keep the bird healthy. On the bright side, if you can handle all of that, birds make amazing friends. They cuddle and love just like a dog or cat, and are really amusing to have in the house. Do some reading for more detailed information on the bird that you want, there are a lot of pet/bird specific books available. Just to add, you know your other pets better that I do, if you know they’d be fine around a fluttering animal, then it’s ok. My cat is scared of my bird lol. There is way too much that I could type here. :p