That EVIL parrot almost killed me too... I tried stealing some red potion from it, and it started pecking me to death... and just as I was about to die, I used the red potion, and ran away from it... Now, every time I go back there the bird tries attacking me again, calling me a "SHOP THIEF!!!!"...
But yeah, TP is definitely the best Zelda game ever... I've never really been a fan of Zelda games, but this game is a major exception. 9.2/10