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Living with Birds : Section 3
BIRD BEHAVIOUR AND BODY LANGUAGE
The behaviour of birds can tell us a lot about their well-being and their (often unfulfilled) needs.
Bird fluffed up all over and sitting quietly.
The bird may feel cold, sleepy or sick.
Bird fluffed up all over and running about.
The bird may be starving or thirsty and searching for food or water or grit, close to death, or may be enjoying a shower or getting wet.
Bird fluffed up all over and on floor of cage.
If listless or sleepy, the bird is likely to be very ill and close to death. See "First Aid".
Bird fluffed up all over with "head in wing".
The bird is probably resting or sleeping, but you need to consider position in cage, other signs and time of day, as the bird could also be very sick. See if standing on one or
two legs.
Bird fluffed up all over and chirping a lot.
Bird is probably both a bit cold and excited or happy and content.
Bird fluffed up on cheeks and head.
Bird probably wants to be preened or scratched gently around head, especially ears, or may have "sex on its mind"!
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