There's no need to be as hardcore as Blackbeard, but it wouldn't hurt to have a feathered friend who can squawk "Shiver me timbers!" on command and make you look awesome. The faux red parrot is decorated with red, yellow and blue feathers. Perfect Pirate Prop Congratulations on becoming a buccaneer on the Spanish Main! Now that you have a few pillagings under your belt, you're going to want to start thinking about your image.