Cats are natural predators – and birds are their natural prey. ... So if cats are the predator and birds are their prey, then by way of logical reasoning, cats will instinctually attack parrots.

Can a cat and a parrot get along?

Is It Safe to Mix Parrots with Other Animals? The short answer is, not really. Common household pets like cats and dogs are naturally predatory creatures. In the wild, parrots and other birds fall beneath them on the food chain, so it is likely in most homes that the same rules would apply.

How do I protect my parrot from my cat?

The bird cage should be secured up high, out of your cat's reach or pounce range, and placed in an open spot away from anything the cat can climb. Any time the bird is taken out of her cage, the cat should be placed in a secure area, like a crate or another room (with the door closed).