Besides the numerous treasures Minecraft holds, one of the most charming and delightful companions you’ll encounter is the parrot. These colorful avian creatures bring some fun to the game’s blocky world.
In this guide, we’ll unveil the secrets to forming a bond with parrots. Join us as we explore the art of taming a parrot, as we share step-by-step guides and some bonus tips on how to tame a parrot in Minecraft.
Tame A Parrot in Minecraft
To tame a parrot, here’s what you need to do:
- Any kind of seed (Wheat, Melon, Pumpkin, Beat Seeds)
- Slowly approach a parrot and be careful not to scare it off.
- Give the parrot any seed. Whenever you feed a parrot, you have a one-and-three chance of taming it. Continue feeding the parrot until you succeed.
Note: Red hearts will appear around the parrot once it’s tamed. It will also want to sit on your shoulder.
Where to Get Seeds in Minecraft
Taming requires you to feed a creature its favorite food. As for the parrot, you’ll need to offer it some seeds.
Here’s where you can find seeds in the game:
- Wheat Seeds – they can be gathered by breaking tall grass around the grassland biome. Up to three seeds and one wheat can be collected from a wheat crop.
- Melon Seed – this can be obtained from a melon slice. Simply put a melon slice in the middle slot of the crafting table and collect the melon seed.
- Pumpkin Seed – locate a patch of pre-grown pumpkins. Harvest them and place one on your crafting table. Each pumpkin should create four pumpkin seeds.
- Beat Seed – go to a village and find some beetroot crops. Break the beetroot and it should drop some beetroot seeds.
Finding A Parrot in Minecraft
The second step to taming a parrot in Minecraft is finding a parrot to tame. Now, this step is a little tricky since parrots only have a 0.2% chance of spawning in jungle biomes.
Although they are rare, parrots are not hard to spot once they spawn due to their vibrant colors.
Here are some tips on how to find a parrot:
- Passive mobs including parrots and other creatures will not spawn if there are more than 10 in any currently loaded chunks. Due to this, you’ll need to kill nearby passive mobs for more to spawn.
- Clear out any trees in the area and ensure that the grass is well-lit. You can use torches to light the area.
- Tall jungle trees might block out sunlight, preventing parrots from spawning.
Note: Parrots only spawn on lighted grass blocks and are able to fly to other areas.
What Can You Do With A Tamed Parrot?
Once you have tamed a parrot, here are a few things you can do with your feathered friend:
- Companion – once tamed, a parrot will stay close to you and follow you around. While they can’t help during fights, it’s nice to have a friend during your adventures.
- Shoulder Perch – you can also ask your tamed parrot to sit on your shoulder by walking close to it.
- Alarm System – Parrots have the ability to mimic the sound of nearby hostile mobs. While they can’t fight, parrots can warn you of incoming danger.
- Particle Effects – a tamed parrot has various colorful feather patterns. As they fly around, parrots emit vibrant particles that can add some flair to your gameplay.
- Breed Parrots – if you’ve tamed multiple parrots, you can breed them by giving them seeds. Since they are rare, breeding more can save you the time of finding one.
Parrot Summon Command in Minecraft
If you are having a hard time finding a parrot in the game, you can use the “Summon” command to spawn parrots in your world.
/summon minecraft:parrot
Taming a parrot in Minecraft is a delightful experience that brings color and companionship to your adventures. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can easily form a bond with these vibrant avian creatures.
