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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 budgies lick their mirrors?
It has to do with seeing themselves on the other side
Budgies like mirrors, I guess? When a budgie licks its mirror [especially while fluffing up its feathers, and/or seeming to almost purr] it probably considers its reflection another budgie, and so tries to preen it. I'm mostly guessing, though. My parakeet licks her mirror too. Answear- I think it is because they admire themselves
I'm not sure, but I think it is because they think their reflection is another bird. With budgies (and other birds), they normally preen their mates and also regurgitate food to them. Maybe when they lick the mirror, they are doing one of the two thinking the mirror is its mate.
Do only male budgies have blue on their beaks?
my budgie is female.
its better to get a male because they're more friendly and they are more likely to talk.
To tell them apart older males have dark blue ceres and females have pinkish brown ceres
young males have light purplish ceres and young females have light blue ceres with white rings around the flares(nostrils)
What country do parakeets live in?
There are several different species of conure, all of which have different natural ranges. In general, conure species can be found living wild from Mexico down to the southern regions of South America. There used to be a conure species native to the United States, called the Carolina Parakeet, but it was hunted to extinction in the early 20th century. At the moment, there are feral (the descendants of escaped pet birds) conure colonies living in many cities in the United States and even some of the southern parts of Canada. The book and documentary film "The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill" tells about a feral conure colony in San Francisco.
Why does a stork stand on one leg?
the same reson we stand on two feet; It's more comfortable this way.
Can parakeets live in an outdoor aviary?
It depends on many factors. Is the cage large enough (i.e. is it an aviary?)? Is the climate temperate? Is the area sheltered from inclement weather and wind? Is there enough shade? Many factors must be considered before making the decision to house a bird outdoors, and one must always remember that parrots, especially very intelligent species such as African Grays, require a great deal of socialization to be happy. They should have plenty of time outside their cages every day and plenty of opportunities to interact with their family.
Why do parakeets balance on one leg?
Birds don't lie down when they rest, so they spend most of their time standing. They will tuck up one leg to give it a break, and usually switch to the other leg after a while. Tucking up one leg serves the same purpose as a person sitting down on a chair to rest, birds just have to do it one leg at a time.
How much muscle do birds have on their wings?
Birds are quite muscular. If you have ever eaten chicken, that meat is muscle.
Why does your budgie peck you?
They are simply showing affection to each other, its like kids holding hands. It just means they are getting along ok.
Why can birds sit on a power line without getting shocked?
The fact is, for a living creature to get a 'shock' there has to be a substantial flow of current through the body. However, there is barely any current running through the bird's body for two reasons. Firstly, the bird not only forms a circuit with the wire, but it also offers a high resistance to current, so the current passes through the wire instead of the bird.
It's a bit like this, would you prefer going on a smooth road or a road full of potholes? The answer is obvious and just like you, the current prefers taking the easier path. All objects offer some amount of resistance to the flow of current, depending on the material.
This is just one of the reasons why birds don't get shock, however the more important reason why current does not pass through the bird is, there is barely any, if at all, voltage difference across the bird. Current flow is actually just the flow of minute charged particles that are invisible to the naked eye. These charged particles need an energy input in order for them to get transferred. The amount of energy needed to move the charges from one point to another is measured in terms of the potential difference between the two points.
A bird perched on high-tension wires has both its feet placed firmly on the same wire, so the net potential difference from one end of the bird to the other is, for all purposes, next to nil.
In order for current to flow through the bird, there must be a sizeable difference in voltage across the body. While the potential difference between the wire and Earth may be thousands of volts, the potential difference between the bird's two feet is extremely tiny and so a very small current flows through the bird which can barely be registered.
If the bird were to touch the wire and simultaneously another wire, it would receive a mild shock. On the other hand if it were to touch the wire and some other object connected to the ground, it would receive a deadly shock, the greater the potential difference, the greater is the current flow.
How does a swallow adapt to temperature changes?
They migrate to Africa, because it's warmer. Also, they are not able to survive in low temperatures, so when season changes (especially winter) they have to morgate to other warmer places
Yes, this is one of the less effective ways a parakeet cools down--another way is by airorating his feathers or (the beginning of spring way) molting.
Budgies won't eat as much fruits as they will veggies, due to their desert origins. We've been keeping budgies for a little over 8 years, and what we've found out is they love: Sweet potatoe (peeled, raw), zuchinni, spinich, celery (especially the tops), carrots, and lettuce. I've only had a couple of parakeets that liked apple; I guess they don't like sweets as much as we do.
How long before you can hold a baby parakeet?
Actually, you shouldn't hold it at all, or else you can get your scent on it and the mother will abandon it. However, if it has already been left or it is domesticated and you need to hold it it should be cupped in your hands.
Do mother budgies eat their eggs?
Some parrots, including parakeets, develop a nasty habit of eating their eggs. This isn't very common, but it does happen. Usually this is seen if a pair doesn't feel their offspring will be safe (they'd rather eat the eggs than allow their offspring to be killed). Keets don't purposely break their own eggs...eggs get broken when the birds go in/out of their nesting box, particularly if they are frightened out of the box and in their hurry to get out, they crush eggs. Some eggs can get broken if they collide with another egg. no they do not but they will break them
How old do budgies live to be?
Budgies usually live to be 10 to 20. The world's oldest budgie lived to a ripe old age of 29!
Where do birds go when tornadoes are approaching?
Tornadoes do often kill birds, though they can survive, especially if the tornado isn't very strong.
How do you know if a sun conure is pregnant?
They don't get pregnant, exactly. They'll lay an egg that could be unferilized or could be fertilized. Generally, if it doesn't hatch after two months, then I would say the eggs are not going to turn out to be baby birdies.
Why does your budgie feed you?
Pet budgies kept in a cage will not eat much if the cage is small, and they are not expending any energy. Keep your budgie happy: talk to it, interact with it, and give it toys to play with. Budgies like other budgies - real or fake! - ladders and toys that make a bit of noise, such as bells. When you give your budgie something to do, it will be much happier, use more energy and even eat a little more.
If it's mother is present, you may want to get her some food that will help her feed her baby or that has extra nutrients. If it's just you, then you would want to get some baby bird formula that you can most likely find at a local pet store.
Not because of any communications the gulls have with each other! Dropping is a common reaction to being startled or afraid, it lightens the bird and allows them to move a bit faster. And since a sudden noise or movement can startle the whole flock, they would all drop at about the same time.
How do carrier pigeons navigate to deliver letters?
carrier pigeons are trained to deliver messages, they are trained so they know how to get to their destination. it is me understanding that carrier pigeons were used in world war 1 for delivering messages
When were parakeets discovered?
they were discovered when steven Moore was became an idiot so about 11 years ago!
