Tongue-trilling in my Meyers

osnyder · Oct 2, 2011

Hi all. I'm a new owner of a 5 year old Meyers. He's doing this odd "tongue-trilling" behavior, not accompanied by vocalizing, but he's sort of vibrating his tongue against the top of his beak, making a soft, high-pitched raspberry noise. It sounds a little insect-like.

Does this sound familiar or concerning? thank you for any info.

O.

Bright Star · Oct 2, 2011

My Brown-head Poicephalus makes the same sound. I'm not sure exactly why, though I've noticed he does it when he's getting sleepy but also sometimes when he's nervous. Maybe it's something they do to calm themselves?

I'd also love to hear what others say

To me it sounds like buzzing and definitely insect-like.

osnyder · Oct 3, 2011

Thank you Tamara! It DEFINITELY seems to happen when he's tired.

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