Quick Behavioral Question

[Katrina38]

As of late when I talk to my little guy or come up to him at his cage, he will puff up (where the feathers cover his beak - he is an english budgie), close his eyes slowly and usually give me one big and very slow yawn. Its not a repetitive motion (so not panting), he usually just does it one time very slowly and calmly. Anyone know what this means? He will usually then chill for a few seconds all puffy and cute, then resume into full on chatter box mode.

 

[HeatherG]

My bird puffs up when he’s relaxed and happy and with me. And he does the yawn at me a lot, too. I’m pretty sure he is very relaxed and showing me so? Or maybe this yawn is a prelude to regurgitation?

Does that sound right?