Splendid Parakeet Language

[New Splendid Mom]

I have a new female splendid parakeet, Lutino. I was told she is about 1.5 years. She us very sweet This is our first week together.

She does chirp frequently and when I approach the cage she chirps more. At first I took this to be happily interacting with me when I blew her kisses.

Some times she will lift her wings slightly and raise her backend. I am not sure if all this is fear, aggression, defense, happy ... I would love to learn more about her language.

 

[TiredOldMan]

I'm sorry I can't help with the language
But welcome to the forum. You will find a wealth of knowledge and people who welcome you and don't judge.

 

[DonnaBudgie]

I have a new female splendid parakeet, Lutino. I was told she is about 1.5 years. She us very sweet This is our first week together.

She does chirp frequently and when I approach the cage she chirps more. At first I took this to be happily interacting with me when I blew her kisses.

Some times she will lift her wings slightly and raise her backend. I am not sure if all this is fear, aggression, defense, happy ... I would love to learn more about her language.

When my female budgies lift their wings and raise their backend it usually means they want to mate. Maybe she's going through puberty and is hormonal. The age of 1.5 years is about right for a small parrot.

Or, maybe she's just generally excited- in a good way. Wanting to mate is a form of excitement, so maybe the posture can indicate other kinds of excitement in a female bird.

 

[New Splendid Mom]

Thank you for this. I wonder if Splendid behavior is the same as buggies

 

[Rozalka]

I don't have splendid parakeets, I have experience with budgies and Bourkes - the only difference in their mating body language I noticed was that female budgies raise their whole tail up, while Bourkes only their rumps. So, I think the body language is similar between different species

 

[rheashard2]

My CAG does similar. She does this; after I've been gone, wanting out of cage, waiting for treat or chop, excited etc. This behavior is significantly exaggerated when hormones are in play; wings & tail lifted higher, rapid shift foot to foot, a chrip sound. Learning your feathered friend's personality is a fun part of being a human pet. Enjoy your new friend.