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Similar to any other animal, cockatiels (also known as Malay or Australian cockatoos) will give you a clear idea of what’s going on through their gestures. If you pay attention, you can tell when the parrot is angry or happy. It will help you to observe certain parrot gestures.
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Look for signs of satisfaction
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Pay attention to tail wagging. Birds also wag their tails, just like other pets. The bird will wag its tail back and forth. Usually, this gesture means that the bird is excited. [1] X Research Source
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See if the parrot is coming towards you. If you are nearby and the parrot comes to you, this is a sign that it is glad that you are there. However, it is only really happy if its head is up when it comes towards you, instead of its head down. [2] X Research Source
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Listen to the sounds. Although it’s not a gesture, cockatiels often like to talk when they’re happy. They will chirp or whistle. They will also make a few chirping noises. [3] X Research Sources
Watch for signs of anger
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Pay attention to blinking or pupil dilation. If the cockatiel suddenly opens its eyes wide, it could be a sign that the bird is angry. You should stop what you are doing if you see this warning sign. [4] X Research Sources
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Observe the parrot’s head and feathers. When the parrot is really angry, it will lower its head. It can also ruffle its feathers, and spread its tail. [5] X Research Sources
- If the parrot starts walking towards you in this situation, it really wants you to get out of the way. [6] X Research Source
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See if the parrot is hanging upside down on its own. With this position, along with the act of spreading its wings, it is often a sign that the parrot is trying to protect its territory. Maybe it’s time to step back if your bird is in this position when you’re near the cage. [7] X Research Sources
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Observe the bite. Parrots will lunge if they try to bite you. It can also use its beak to bite you. Step away from your parrot for a moment if it is trying to bite you. [8] X Research Sources
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Listen to the hiss. Although hissing is not a gesture, it is often accompanied by anger, such as rushing. If you hear a parrot hissing, it may be about to bite. [9] X Research Source
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Pay attention to the flapping motion. The flapping motion, when a bird spreads its wings and moves them up and down, is often a sign of anger or annoyance on the part of the bird. Try staying away from the bird for a while, if it bothers you. [10] X Research Source
Testing attention-seeking behavior
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Observe the mining action. Some Malayan parrots, usually males, will bang their beaks against something, such as shelves and birdcages. They want attention from objects or people they hold dear. [11] X Research Source
- Macaws can love objects, their shadows, other birds, and you.
- Parrots may also whistle or lean toward the person or object. [12] X Research Source
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Observe the dance moves. The dance move is similar to the beak slamming; This means the parrot is looking for attention. However, after smashing the beak, the parrot will start jumping. It is really in need of attention. [13] X Research Source
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Listen to the loud cry. Occasionally, cockatiels will perform other behaviors while meowing or screaming loudly. In fact, they are looking for attention. [14] X Research Source
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Pay attention to the head shake. Head bobbing is the movement of the head from side to side. It’s a gentle, no jerky movement. Often birds just want attention. [15] X Research Source
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Find the crest on the head. When the cockatoo is trying to attract a mate, it will curl the feathers on the top of its head into a crest. Usually, the crest will have a small twist on the top of the head. [16] X Research Source
- However, parrots can also use this gesture to protect their territory.
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Observe the tail feathers and wing feathers. Another attention-grabbing sign is the spreading of the tail feathers, along with the raised crests on the head and the spread of the wings. It can also swing back and forth and whistle. [17] X Research Source
- In addition, this gesture can also be a sign that the parrot is defending its territory.
Recognizing signs of illness
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Watch to see if the Malayan parrot wags its tail. When the parrot is sick, it will wag its tail from time to time. If you spot this sign, it may be time to take your parrot to the vet. [18] X Research Sources
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Observe the bean movement. The perching movement will signal the bird’s health. The bird perches sullenly or perches at the bottom of the cage. [19] X Research Source
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Note other signs of illness. While these signs are not necessarily “gestures,” they can also indicate a bird’s illness. For example, birds may sneeze, sleep a lot, or lose their voice. It can also eat more or less, or suddenly drink more water. And bird droppings can vary in shape (color) or quantity. [20] X Research Sources
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This article was co-written by Hayley Heartfield. Hayley Heartfield is a bird expert and owner of About Birds, a pet shop in Montgomery County, Texas. Hayley specializes in bird care and is knowledgeable about bird behavior, training and breeding. Hayley studies animal science at Texas A&M. About Birds sells a variety of birds, offers feather care, as well as bird health products.
There are 10 references cited in this article that you can view at the bottom of the page.
This article has been viewed 5,465 times.
Similar to any other animal, cockatiels (also known as Malay or Australian cockatoos) will give you a clear idea of what’s going on through their gestures. If you pay attention, you can tell when the parrot is angry or happy. It will help you to observe certain parrot gestures.
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