<Dl> <Dd> This article relates to birds . For clipped - wing aircraft, see Wing . </Dd> </Dl> <Dd> This article relates to birds . For clipped - wing aircraft, see Wing . </Dd> <P> Wing clipping is the process of trimming a bird's primary flight feathers ("primaries") so that it is no longer fully flighted . </P> <P> Wing clipping is usually performed by avian veterinarians, pet store employees, breeders, or the birds' owners themselves . It is generally carried out on pet birds, particularly parrots . If performed correctly, it is a painless procedure and is quite distinct from pinioning, which is carried out by amputation of the wing at the carpal joint . </P>

What happens if you clip a bird's wings