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Hi all -
I have a regular Bourkes Parkaeet named Bodhi. He's quite the
character, and a really neat little bird.
I have a question about a certain behavior that he does. A lot of
times he'll give some really cute vocal utterances.....like little
chirps. I will come over when he does this, and make kissing sounds
which he really seems to enjoy. When I make the kissing sounds he
always flares his tail feathers, and begins chirping very softly. He
seems to mimik each time I make the kissing sounds......he chirps, and
flares his tail feathers...
This bird was hand fed as a baby, and is very tame. It will fly on my
finger from a good distance away....and is really into the routine I
have every morning.....sitting on my vanity watching me get ready for
work.
Anyway.....if anyone knows why Bodhi flares his tail feathers when I
make kissing sounds....I would appreciate it. Something tells me that
this little bird might be wanting to have me as a mate :)
Thanks
David
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Calif WebMonkey <stackis@hotmail.com> says...
> I have a regular Bourkes Parkaeet named Bodhi. He's quite the
> character, and a really neat little bird.
>
> I have a question about a certain behavior that he does. A lot of
> times he'll give some really cute vocal utterances.....like little
> chirps. I will come over when he does this, and make kissing sounds
> which he really seems to enjoy. When I make the kissing sounds he
> always flares his tail feathers, and begins chirping very softly. He
> seems to mimik each time I make the kissing sounds......he chirps, and
> flares his tail feathers...
>
> This bird was hand fed as a baby, and is very tame. It will fly on my
> finger from a good distance away....and is really into the routine I
> have every morning.....sitting on my vanity watching me get ready for
> work.
>
> Anyway.....if anyone knows why Bodhi flares his tail feathers when I
> make kissing sounds....I would appreciate it. Something tells me that
> this little bird might be wanting to have me as a mate :)
There's another possibility. Any chance he's catching any of your warm
breath? Bourkes and Scarlet-chesteds flare their tails and overextend
their wings to capture heat.
Jack
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