Why does my bird stretch when he sees?

Stretching. Like humans, birds stretch to relieve tension. This is especially important for them since they spend so much time on their feet. Birds will stretch one foot and the opposite wing at the same time, which improves circulation and and refreshes muscles.
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Why does my bird keep stretching?

Wings. Your bird may move his wings to stretch or get exercise, but he also may be telling you something. Wing flapping generally means a bird is either seeking attention or displaying happiness.
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Why does my parakeet stretch when he sees?

Just stretching. Your bird probably does that when you come near the cage because he/she thinks they are coming out and are getting ready for movement. Milo always stretched after he wakes up or has been in a standing position for a while.
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How do you tell if a bird is excited to see you?

Vocal Bird Body Language

Singing, Talking or Whistling These are clear signs that your bird is in a happy mood and is healthy and content. Some birds may show off and do this more when near people. Chatter Soft chatter is another sign of contentment, or can just be your bird attempting and learning to talk.
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Why is my bird stretching his legs?

Stretching: Parrots stretch for the same reasons people do, to lubricate our joints, to release tension, and primarily because stretching feels good. You may notice your parrot stretching one wing and one leg on the same side of his body at the same time.
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Budgie body language | part 1



Why does my budgie fluff up when he sees me?

Puffing up is a way for birds to conserve body warmth. You may notice that birds tend to look “fuller” on cold, winter days. Birds fluff up to trap as much air as possible in their feathers. The more air they trap, the warmer they are.
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Why does my bird close his eyes when I talk to him?

If he's closing his eyes while you talk to him, that's great! It means he's feeling comforted by your voice and isn't scared of it.
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How do you tell if a bird is comfortable with you?

Observe your bird's body posture.
  1. A bird in a relaxed, non-rigid posture is typically happy and comfortable around his human.
  2. A bird that "bows" his head - crouching down with his head "pointed" toward his human - is comfortable around that person and may be requesting a head scratching or petting.
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How do you know if a bird doesn't like you?

How to Tell if Your Bird is Unhappy or Stressed – And What to Do
  1. 1.Biting. While many bird owners misinterpret birds' biting as an act of aggression, this behavior is often a sign of stress and fear. ...
  2. 2.Screaming. ...
  3. 3.Decreased vocalization. ...
  4. 4.Feather picking. ...
  5. 5.Self-mutilation. ...
  6. 6.Stereotypical behaviors. ...
  7. 7.Decreased appetite.
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Do birds like their beaks rubbed?

To answer this question… yes, parrots absolutely love getting their beaks rubbed, especially when it's from someone they're close with. Since their beaks are relatively sensitive to touch, it makes sense why so many parrots loved getting them rubbed.
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Is it cruel to play budgie sounds to a budgie?

Your budgie needs a minimum of two weeks to start to become comfortable in his new environment. I would not recommend playing budgie sounds for him. Doing so is making him miss his friends and he will be trying to find the "other" budgies. Instead, play music for him when you are not with him.
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Why does my parakeet fluff up when I talk to him?

Puffing and Posturing

Parakeets puff up as a way of showing their excitement and getting attention, so he's likely to do it when he's ready for you to show him some love.
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Why does my parakeet keep stretching?

When a budgie opens her beak and stretches her neck, she probably is about to regurgitate. In some scenarios, this is not a cause for concern, but in other scenarios, neck stretching and beak opening are a sign of potential sickness. In fact, these actions are part of the classic sick budgie look.
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Why does my parrot stretch so much?

A parrot that feels good will signal its health and happiness with its body. That might mean stretching as though it were doing Tai Chi, where the bird slowly extends one wing and one leg on the same side of the body, returns it to position, and then extends the other wing and leg on the other side of the body.
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Why does my bird wiggle?

It is a natural movement for birds when they are young. You or anything you did, did not cause the neck wiggling.
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Why does my bird look at me sideways?

As our eyes are set in the front of our heads like tigers or owls,we can resemble predators that they instinctively fear. With a shy or frightened bird simply looking at it sideways is less threatening.
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Why Does My bird Bite Me Softly?

Birds like to bite their owner's lips because it is similar to beaks in birds. Birds can use their beaks to nibble, bite, and nip at their owner's mouths to express affection, express desire to bond, show territorial dominance, express being stressed, and even express their desire to be fed.
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What colors are birds afraid of?

white. I know, white of all colors: The neutral that works with everything is the one color you should avoid if you're trying to bring all the birds to your yard. Apparently, the color signals danger to them.
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Where can I not pet a bird?

To prevent your bird from becoming hormonal and sexually frustrated limit your petting to its head, feet, and around its beak.
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Do birds get turned on when you pet them?

Do Birds Get Turned On When You Pet Them. I'm sure this may come as a surprise to new owners who just got a pet bird, but YES, your birdie may get turned on when you pet her. However, as long as you put limits on how long you pet your bird after expressing her arousal response, there no reason not to cuddle her.
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Why does my budgie open his beak when I talk to him?

Your Parakeet Is Preening

Sometimes, your parakeet may open his mouth wide and push out his tongue while manipulating it with its foot or beak before closing again. This means they are preening themselves!
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What does it mean when a bird looks you in the eye?

New research demonstrates for the first time that birds also respond to a human's gaze. Predators tend to look at their prey when they attack, so direct eye-gaze can predict imminent danger.
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Should I leave the radio on for my bird?

Birds are naturally interested in different sounds and noises, so leaving a radio or television helps to keep them happy and comfortable while they are spending time in their cages.
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