I am not afraid of birds, per se (meaning I don't run shrieking from them), but neither do I want them flapping and fluttering all around me. I honestly cannot explain why. I have friend who take their birds out of their cages, and it makes me uncomfortable when suddenly the birds decide they want to fly about the room.

I think part of it is that I don't want them flying in my face, but I know how delicate they are and I am afraid that I will instinctively swat at them and end up hurting them.