How do you feel when you don’t get enough sleep? I’m guessing you are not focused and unhappy? Birds need 12-14 hours total sleep a day. When their sleep time is compromised, they can be a bit “grumpy” and show it in different ways.
If your parrot’s cage is in a spot where there will be people watching TV or talking late at night; don’t think your bird is sleeping just because he is covered.
Remember parrots are wild by nature; it is instinctive for them to stay awake under those covers until all is still and dark in the…