slow blinking meaning?

[ifnlovebirds]

He's been doing it for a bit but he does these really slow blinks where he will blink slowly and close them for a full second and then open them again. He also does the half-seethrough-lid blink really slowly. So obviously these blinks aren't the normal rapid blinking he does. I don't believe it is a health condition since he's been doing it for a while and there hasn't been any change in behavior.

I've read in different places that slow blinks can mean "wanna be friends?" but I thought that was just in dogs/cats. Seeing a lot of mixed answers so I am j curious. He seems to do it a lot when I am staring at him /observing him. Also, I thought the blinking thing was only for budgies or is this a universal bird behavior??

 

[zERo]

I’m not sure what this could mean. I’ve seen scared birds do this but I’m not sure if it’s a sign of contentment or implying friendship.
Is he sleepy when he does it? That’s the only time I’d say my birds blink slowly.

 

[ifnlovebirds]

I’m not sure what this could mean. I’ve seen scared birds do this but I’m not sure if it’s a sign of contentment or implying friendship.
Is he sleepy when he does it? That’s the only time I’d say my birds blink slowly.

No he is not sleepy. it seems to only happen when I'm starring at him or maybe thats the only time I notice it? Maybe my starring could scare him? Is this a health concern? Should I ask my vet?

 

[zERo]

No he is not sleepy. it seems to only happen when I'm starring at him or maybe thats the only time I notice it? Maybe my starring could scare him? Is this a health concern? Should I ask my vet?

I don’t think it’s a health concern, but if you’re worried then absolutely ask your vet.