I had a parrot and I know parrots. They are not like your ordinary birds. They talk for goodness sakes, they hold grudges, they take instant likes or dislikes to people, they are stubborn, affectionate and very smart.
This bastard should do time, alot of time. He is a murderer in my mind.
Although I share your outrage regarding cruelty to animals this should never be moralized as the equivalent of murder.
The "victim" was an animal and the perp should be brought up on misdemeanor animal cruelty charges and then sued in civil court by the owner.
NeverGore :^)
I agree, if this had been one of my parrots, the guy would be singing soprano. He's one sick SOB