Bird questions
Behavior and Noise
Use this page when noise, biting, fear, sleep, boredom, cage guarding, plucking, or body language is the question.
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Why is my bird screaming?Screaming often reflects calls, sleep, boredom, fear, hormones, pain, or attention history.
Why does my bird bite?Biting means something in the setup or interaction pushed the bird past its comfort.
How do I know if my bird is scared?Fear shows through posture, distance, breathing, feather position, refusal, escape, or warning bites.
Why does my bird fluff up?Brief fluffing can be normal, but puffing with quietness or appetite changes needs care.
Why does my bird grind its beak?Soft beak grinding can mean relaxation, while pain signs or swelling need attention.
Why does my bird regurgitate for me?Regurgitation toward people is usually courtship behavior and should be calmly redirected.