Just a couple questions..

[Dixonsmomma]

My little guy, Dixon, does some things that I'm not quite sure what they mean... Maybe someone can shed some light.

1) he scraps/rubs his beak on the table or cage very aggressively. Like he runs full force at times while doing so..

2) makes a clicking noise with his beak.

 

[lplummer52]

I don't know what they mean either, but Screech does those things all the time. They clean their beaks by rubbing it on things, but I know what you mean by rubbing it very fast on the cage bars or other things...just something they like to do I guess.

 

[Birdman666]

My little guy, Dixon, does some things that I'm not quite sure what they mean... Maybe someone can shed some light.

1) he scraps/rubs his beak on the table or cage very aggressively. Like he runs full force at times while doing so..

2) makes a clicking noise with his beak.

1) He's probably just cleaning his beak. Usually after eating or drinking.

2) Beak scraping/clicking is a contentment noise for a conure.

 

[Dixonsmomma]

What about when he digs and bites at my hair? Is he trying to preen me? And is that a good thing? (No worries, I use no products in my hair)

Another thing he started doing is (almost like) purring... I have no idea how to read that one. It's normally when we're outside when he does that.

 

[Dinosrawr]

There are a lot of awesome websites that will tell you general behaviour traits for conures. A quick Google search of "Conure Behaviour and their Meanings" will help you greatly, and likely answer more of your questions quickly in a list-like format for the future [emoji4].

When he digs and bites at your hair, he could be:

1) Playing with it because it's entertaining
2) Trying to preen you out of love
3) Trying to get it out of his way out of frustration as it may hit his eyes or bother him/entangle him
4) Burrowing into your hair as a natural "nesting" behaviour - they settle into something comfortable
5) Trying to organize your hair to make that perfect roosting spot

"Purring" is often a contented behaviour if followed by fluffed up feathers and one-footed perching. It can also be a form of quiet communication to others in his flock for reassurance if they are unsure of their settings and in that case is associated with stream lined feathers and eyes constantly to the sky.

It takes awhile to learn the behaviours of your bird, and some behaviours are unique to the individual while others are across the board for parrots. But just take time to get to know him and learn his quirks. It can take awhile, but it's always a wonderful journey. Congrats on your addition [emoji4]

 

[wrench13]

Maybe Dixon is just trying to tell you your hairstyle is getting a bit...dated? Conures are noted for their high sense of style and have excellent and very discriminating taste.

Just kidding, sounds normal to me.

 

[Dixonsmomma]

Wrench13, let me tell you… By the time he's done I look like a masterpiece! Knots and all! Haha!!

One last question… Then I think I'm done. When Dixon is standing at a mirror and sees himself or when we're all playing with him and "yay" towards him he does is really ridiculous-nerdy head bob where he sticks out the top peak, opens his mouth, extends his neck and bobs his head really fast. i wish I understood how to upload videos because I have one I could show.

 

[BIRDIGIRL]

Wrench13, let me tell you… By the time he's done I look like a masterpiece! Knots and all! Haha!!

One last question… Then I think I'm done. When Dixon is standing at a mirror and sees himself or when we're all playing with him and "yay" towards him he does is really ridiculous-nerdy head bob where he sticks out the top peak, opens his mouth, extends his neck and bobs his head really fast. i wish I understood how to upload videos because I have one I could show.

Videos are easy just upload the video to youtube and then copy the youtube url for your video and paste it here...Im looking forward to seeing your video too I dont have a conure at present but I love them they are so full of character and are a laugh a minute ...your little guy sounds like he is lots of fun

 

[Dixonsmomma]

[ame="https://youtu.be/-FxmDflP0_A"]Dixon's Head Bob - YouTube[/ame]


Sorry it's so short, I was on Snapchat when he did it, so we were only allotted the usual 10 seconds.

What exactly is he doing here? I read somewhere that it's like a mating dance.... is this true?