Wing Clipping
This African Grey had a bad cut as you can see on the wing. The feathers closest to the bird are cut, those are what your bird uses to slow his descent for a soft landing. If the bird gets startled and goes to flap he may CRASH HARD. You want your bird to be able to fly down safely, but not up. Many Avian Vets see birds because some groomers cut too many feathers. Then bird has to take a emergency visit to the vet to stitch him up. They should be able to glide down.
This is an example of the new cut, it allows the birds to fly down maneuver and is much safer then the old ways of cutting wings. Taught to me by my Avian Vet Dr. Todd Driggers www.aeacarizona.com/. It works Great on Medium to Large Heavier birds, so they will land softly.
