Is keeping a budgerigar indoors harmful to humans?

Keeping a budgerigar indoors may cause certain harm to the human body. First, parrots often flutter their wings, scattering dust, bacteria, and fine feathers into the air, which then enter the human respiratory system and affect health.

Second, a parrot’s droppings breed large amounts of bacteria and may carry parasites, also affecting humans. Third, a parrot’s call is fairly loud and can disrupt the owner’s normal routine.

Finally, parrots may be infected with zoonotic diseases such as psittacosis, which can seriously affect human health.