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Similar to any other animal, cockatiels (also known as Malay parrots or Australian cockatoos) will give you a clear understanding of what's going on through their gestures. If you pay attention, you can tell when your conure is upset or happy. Observing certain gestures of your conure will help.

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Part 1 of 4: Looking for signs of satisfaction

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   Pay attention to tail wagging. Birds also wag their tails, just like other pets. The bird will wag its tail back and forth. Usually, this means that the bird is excited.

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   See if the conure is coming towards you. If you are nearby and the parrot comes to you, this is a sign that it is happy you are there. However, it is only really happy if its head is raised when walking towards you, instead of its head down.

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   Listen to the sounds. Although it is not a gesture, Malay parrots often enjoy talking in joy. They will chirp or whistle. They will also chirp a few times. advertisement

Part 2 of 4: Watch for signs of anger

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   Pay attention to blinking or dilated pupils. If the Malaysian parrot suddenly opens its eyes wide, it could be a sign that the bird is angry. You should stop what you are doing if you see this warning sign.

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   Observe your conure's head and feathers. When the parrot is really angry, it will lower its head. It can also ruffled feathers, and spread its tail out.
   • If your parrot starts coming toward you in this situation, it really wants you out of the way.

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   See if your conure is hanging upside down on its own. This pose, coupled with the action of spreading its wings, is often a sign that the parrot is trying to defend its territory. It may be time to step back if the bird is in this position while you are near the cage.

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   Watch your bite. Malayan parrots will rush if they plan to bite you. It can also use its beak to bite you. Leave your parrot for a moment if it is trying to bite you.

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   Listen to the hiss. Although hissing is not a gesture, it is often accompanied by anger, such as rushing. If you hear the parrot hissing, it may be about to bite.

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   Pay attention to flapping your wings. Flapping of wings, when the bird spreads its wings and moves them up and down, is often a sign of anger or discomfort. Try stepping away from the bird for a while, if you disturb it. advertisement

Part 3 of 4: Examining attention seeking behavior

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   Observe the impact of the mine dam. Some Malay parrots, usually males, will smash their beaks hard on something, such as shelves and bird cages. They want attention from objects or people they love.
   • The macaw can love objects, its shadow, other birds and you too.
   • It may also whistle or lean toward the person or object.

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   Watch your dance moves. The dance moves are similar to a mine dam; that is, the parrot is looking for attention. However, after hitting the beak, the parrot will start to jump. It really needs attention.

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   Listen to the loud cry. From time to time, the Malay parrot will perform other acts while shouting or screaming loudly. They are actually looking for attention.

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   Pay attention to head sway. Head shake is the movement of the head from side to side. It was a gentle, non-jerky movement. Usually the bird just wants the attention.

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   Find the crown of crest feathers. When the Malay parrot is trying to attract a mate, it will curl the hairs on the top of the head into a crest. Usually, the crest will have a small spiral on the top of the head.
   • However, parrots can also use this gesture to protect their territory.

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   Observe the tail and wing feathers. Another sign of attracting attention is spreading the tail feathers, along with raising crest feathers and spreading wings. It can also swing back and forth and whistle.
   • In addition, this gesture can also be a sign that the parrot is defending her territory.
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Part 4 of 4: Recognizing the signs of illness

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   Look to see if the Malay parrot wag his tail. When the parrot is sick, it will occasionally wag its tail. If you notice these signs, it may be time to take your parrot to the vet.

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   Observe the bean movement. A perch will signal the bird's illness. Birds sit stooped or perched on the bottom of the cage.

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   Watch for other signs of the disease. Although these are not necessarily "gestures," they can also indicate a bird's illness. For example, birds may sneeze, sleep a lot, or lose their voice. It may also eat more or less, or suddenly drink more water. And the guano can change in shape (color) or quantity. advertisement