Birds can’t talk (well, most can’t), but they constantly communicate through their body language.
Learning to read their signals helps you know when they’re happy, scared, or sick.
Here are a few common behaviors:
- Fluffed feathers: If your bird fluffs up for a short time, it might just be relaxing. But if it stays puffed up for hours, it may be feeling cold or unwell.
- Tail wagging: Like dogs, birds wag their tails when they’re content or stretching.
- Beak grinding: A soft grinding sound usually means your bird feels safe and sleepy.
- Head bobbing: Often a playful or attention-seeking gesture, especially in parrots.
- Hiding or crouching: This can mean fear or stress — check for loud noises or unfamiliar faces around.
Paying attention to these small signs builds trust. Your bird will feel safer, and you’ll understand how to make it comfortable and happy.
The better you know their language, the stronger your friendship becomes — one chirp at a time.
