How do I teach my 4 month old alexandrine to drink water on her own

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So my Alexandrine parrot turned 4 months old and she eats on her own now.
I give her fresh fruits and vegetables and seeds(2 times a week) too.
The problem that I'm having is that she still doesn't drink water on her own.
When I give her seeds I keep them in the water bowl so that she'll learn to drink the water but she still don't understand how to drink ig.
I've noticed that for a few days now her poop doesn't have any liquid in it. It just that solid part and the white thingy in it but that's it.

That is ofc because she isn't drinking enough water.
And she refuses to drink water when I try to give it to her by my hands.

What should I do now?
 
To encourage your Alexandrine parrot to drink more water, offer a variety of water sources, monitor her hydration levels, incorporate hydrating foods, encourage drinking, and consult an avian veterinarian if necessary. Provide fresh, clean water and monitor her closely for signs of dehydration or other health issues.
 
That is a weird one - like eating, drinking is something they don't normally have to "learn". I know my birds have always been facinated by faucets. In fact my youngster often asks to be taken to it for a drink. He knows if he is in the kitchen that and says "want a drink of water" he will get ferried to the faucet. Possibly try holding your bird next to the kitchen faucet with the water just minimally flowing out in a thin stream. Maybe this will get her stimulated enough to investigate. I feel like - unless there is something else wrong - once she "figures it out" once probably that will be it.
 
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