Parrots and hearing

[DRB]

My questoin is in regards to parrots and certain frequencies of sound. I don't believe I've asked this in here yet, did in the CAG forum, not much response.

I notice my Perjo shakes her head a lot when I make certain sounds or say certain words. There is zero doubt in my mind it is do to the pitch of my voice.

I'm wondering if anyone else notices this with their FIDs. If so what words or what pitches of sound?

I notice it with a pitch that is slightly high, similar to the typical way we talk to babies and puppies, and probably our birds.

 

[SailBoat]

This topic sits at two very different levels and as a result may limit responses.

The physical response a specific Parrot may 'have to' or 'choose to' response too will vary depending on the Parrot and their experiences.

Hearing (range), for specific species will vary from other species and animals in general. In addition, with in a specific species different Parrots will have different abilities depending on their health, the formation of their hearing chamber, damage to the chamber and their location from the source.

Hearing (directional), for individuals and groups is greatly dependent on the physical structure of their outer and inner ear chamber. Directional hearing may or may not require movement of the head to locate the source of the Sound.

Hearing (as a choice), for an individual will differ based on their experience with the Sound, the perceived source of the Sound, and their interest in the Sound.

Physical reaction to Sound is fully dependent on all of the above.

So, if your question is: Why they may or may not choose to move their head, its likely a mixture of the above.

And, if your question is: Are they moving their head because of an interest in the pitch of your voice or reacting to the pitch because it is in a specific range. That is more an opinion.

I would guess that since it first requires an observation before forming an opinion, some member just may not be as observant to form an opinion. Or, they are just more into enjoying the interaction with their Parrot.

Life can be just that simple sometimes.

 

[Marileen]

This is very interesting :33:

 

[GaleriaGila]

I get the Rickeybird going when I imitate wild Rickeybird sounds, which I have learned from watching Youtube videos of wild flocks in Patagonia. He clearly responds to the calls, which sound like certain innate noises he has made since he was young, with no coaching from me. Makes sense to me that the pitch and pattern of wild sounds might grab them, whatever those sounds may be.

 

[DRB]

This topic sits at two very different levels and as a result may limit responses.

The physical response a specific Parrot may 'have to' or 'choose to' response too will vary depending on the Parrot and their experiences.

Hearing (range), for specific species will vary from other species and animals in general. In addition, with in a specific species different Parrots will have different abilities depending on their health, the formation of their hearing chamber, damage to the chamber and their location from the source.

Hearing (directional), for individuals and groups is greatly dependent on the physical structure of their outer and inner ear chamber. Directional hearing may or may not require movement of the head to locate the source of the Sound.

Hearing (as a choice), for an individual will differ based on their experience with the Sound, the perceived source of the Sound, and their interest in the Sound.

Physical reaction to Sound is fully dependent on all of the above.

So, if your question is: Why they may or may not choose to move their head, its likely a mixture of the above.

And, if your question is: Are they moving their head because of an interest in the pitch of your voice or reacting to the pitch because it is in a specific range. That is more an opinion.

I would guess that since it first requires an observation before forming an opinion, some member just may not be as observant to form an opinion. Or, they are just more into enjoying the interaction with their Parrot.

Life can be just that simple sometimes.

The movement from Perjo isn't just an interest in the sound. It's a head shake, like a head shake you might make if a bee or wasp were buzzing around your face or ear. It appears to be VERY independent of her control, it seems to be specifically related to pitch and nerves.

It happens 99% of the time when I make one of the 3-4 sounds at the certain pitch.

 

[DRB]

Here's a quick video in which I demonstrate.

[ame="https://youtu.be/DCivQmqMlDI"]https://youtu.be/DCivQmqMlDI[/ame]

 

[SailBoat]

Thanks for creating a Video, it is very helpful and informative.

I heard no sounds from either you or your gray that could be at the upper edge of the high range. Or, to a volume that was also to the higher range. Either may /can cause pain, hence a reaction (head shaking).

It is possible, but not likely that your gray has a deformed inner chamber that in normal range(s) may result in altering pitch to a level causing pain that drives the head shaking.

It is possible, but not likely that the room's configuration /furnishings may focus a specific pitch that may result in amplifying the sound causing pain that drives the head shaking.

It is possible, but not likely that your gray has an unusual /rare tick that response to a specific pitch that drives the head shaking.

The above items are exceedingly rare and with the exception of changing the room's layout would require an Avian Specialist.

I think that at this point, looking for the simplest possibility, your gray, for what every reason, finds it useful to head shake after hearing a specific sounding /pitch.

On your next regular Avian 'Well Bird' Examination, bring the video with you and present it.

 

[DRB]

Appreciate the response. It's so quick a reaction and so consistent that my thoughts are it's out of her control, for whatever reason. I wonder if her feathers by her ear get the slightest vibration from said sounds that it cause her to twitch her head. Twitch is the better word for it as opposed to shake.

Just curious if other people see this in their bird.