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Bird Behavior
Is your budgie not as bouncy as he used to be? Does your canary need singing lessons? Check out the reasons birds do what they do in this category. Questions and answers about Avian antics are available in this area.
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Why do mockingbirds attack other animals?
Mockingbirds are very territorial. Anything preceived as a threat or anything that encroaches upon its territory is a target. They will even chase red-tailed hawks.
In addition, like certain other birds (e.g., grackles and blackbirds), they can be fairly aggressive in protecting their nests. When they feel their babies are threatened, they won't hesitate to dive-bomb or chase bigger animals. This behavior persists the chicks are vulnerable.
You can look them up online but if I could describe them, they are about they are small and white.
What temperature should you keep your house for your lovebirds?
70-75 degrees is best Lovebirds originate in Africa and do better in warmer temps.
How does a bird change directions?
Birds change direction in flight just like an airline pilot. They move their wings. If one wing is higher than the other, that creates more lift on one side.
What does it mean when birds sit on a wire?
Looking down at everyone, and not being a part of things, only a spectator
Healthy parakeets do not have a strong odor. Their cages may become stinky if their owners do not clean them regularly, but that is not the bird's fault.
What are facts about migration?
Animals move from one place to another to avoid the cold weather or to find food or water
Is it possible to hand tame a goldfinch?
Really tame - like some parrots can be - no, or at least very rarely. They might sit nervously on your finger, but seldom would one be truly tame.
What do birds use their cere for?
The cere is the bird's beak. It is used as a feeding device for the bird and as a defense mechanism.
How may weeks can cockatiels lay eggs?
A female Cockatiel will start to lay eggs from 5-6 months of age, and can continue laying eggs until about 10 years of age.
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Why can't the nightingale live in captivity?
The nightingale yearns to be free. The will to live perishes in captivity.
Could someone give me info on budgie chicks from hatching to moulting?
My bird is 13 months and is always in a moult. Get their wings clipped and never leave them on their own because they get scared and moody
animals will migrate in winter to go south to warmer regions.
Why does your parakeet have a band on his leg?
to keep him from flying away? do you mean one of those identification bands?that is so if the bird get's lost it can be found
Why is your parakeets sqwaking?
You have to remember that parrots have about the emotional maturity of a five year old. If their environment is stressful (i.e., cats stalk them or people rattle their cages) then they will start to scream. Parrots crave attention, and if they discover that screaming makes you run in and yell at them to stop, they will enjoy the attention and do it more. Spend a lot of quiet time with your bird, watch TV with them or do your homework with them haning out with you, I guarentee the screaming will be reduced.
Why is your bird addicted to bunny feet?
The bird is not addicted to bunny feet. I'm assuming that you have at least one bird and at least one rabbit. The bird has learned to go after the feet of the rabbit for some reason. This is a matter of simple training or conditioning; it has nothing to do with addiction.
