Understanding your parrot’s language
Parrots try and communicate with us humans through their body language, vocalizations and actions. Here are some of their basic behaviours to enable you to understand what your parrot is trying to communicate to you. Understanding the basics of our parrots will give you a far better understanding in order to have a successful communicative relationship with your bird.
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Part III
Plucking
This could be a sign of a medical related problem (internal disease, hormone imbalance, parasites etc), malnutrition, mutilation syndrome, skin tumours, feather cysts and broken blood feathers, bruises, cuts, faecal matting of the feathers, boredom, sexual problems, a stressful environment, toxins (such as nicotine)
An avian vet should first be consulted here and then an avian behaviourist.