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Widget has dark … Widget has dark eyes, so I don’t key in on the pupil movements much, but that is a common way that parrots communicate excitement or aggression. It’s called “pinpointing.” Birds can be unpredictable when they’re doing this.
The head-on approach is also common in large birds. Look for the eyes, raising feathers on the head, and holding the beak slightly open.
It’s really about knowing your bird really well. If you notice your own bird’s nuances, you’re doing it right. Keep it up!
One question; does … One question; does your parrot have rapid pupil movements when someone (other than yourself) approaches? That’s another aggressive sign I’ve seen in Amazons and African Greys.
We have an Umbrella Cockatoo and her aggressive behavior is limited to only her eyebrows coming forward and facing the foreign object (ie. a finger or hand) head-on instead of moving the head about and rubbing the beak or biting her fingers.
Yes, Widgee is not … Yes, Widgee is not like this anywhere but the cage! When everyone respects a bird’s territorial idiosyncracies, you can have a harmonious time together.
September 29th, 2008 at 10:56 am
Widget has dark …
Widget has dark eyes, so I don’t key in on the pupil movements much, but that is a common way that parrots communicate excitement or aggression. It’s called “pinpointing.” Birds can be unpredictable when they’re doing this.
The head-on approach is also common in large birds. Look for the eyes, raising feathers on the head, and holding the beak slightly open.
It’s really about knowing your bird really well. If you notice your own bird’s nuances, you’re doing it right. Keep it up!
September 29th, 2008 at 10:56 am
One question; does …
One question; does your parrot have rapid pupil movements when someone (other than yourself) approaches? That’s another aggressive sign I’ve seen in Amazons and African Greys.
We have an Umbrella Cockatoo and her aggressive behavior is limited to only her eyebrows coming forward and facing the foreign object (ie. a finger or hand) head-on instead of moving the head about and rubbing the beak or biting her fingers.
September 29th, 2008 at 10:56 am
really awesome job! …
really awesome job! =]] good job! ^.^
September 29th, 2008 at 10:56 am
Yes, Widgee is not …
Yes, Widgee is not like this anywhere but the cage! When everyone respects a bird’s territorial idiosyncracies, you can have a harmonious time together.
September 29th, 2008 at 10:56 am
This video is so …
This video is so helpful in understanding how territorial parrots can be!