Strange behavior

[Charlie13b]

I have a 10 yo female Goffin. She has been exhibiting a strange behavior. It's impossible to describe except that she tilts her head back and the head jerks back and forth. This lasts a minute or 2. I have taken a v. short clip of this.

1) Can anyone shed light on this?
2) I posted the clip on YouTube. [ame="https://youtu.be/5QIxAhKke7g"]https://youtu.be/5QIxAhKke7g[/ame]

Thanks for your input

 

[Tami2]

Hi Charlie13b,

I don't know much about the bird world, but it looks neurological to me.
The cause could be many things including a deficiency. I would get her evaluated ASAP & show your ACV this video.

Good Luck & please keep us posted. :heart:

 

[Scott]

Welcome to you and your beautiful Goffins! I am happy to suggest that is most likely absolutely normal behavior for these clown-like cockatoos!

I have 5 Goffins, and 2 engage in this behavior generally when they are being cuddled. It is most likely related to breeding, though it does not seem an overtly sexual act. I am very careful to avoid touching them other than the head when this occurs. Usually a soft clucking sound accompanies the movement. Usually lasts for a few minutes, and they resume normal activities.

 

[LordTriggs]

Ditto what Scott said. It looks very similar to the Ringneck mating request to me

 

[Tami2]

Welcome to you and your beautiful Goffins! I am happy to suggest that is most likely absolutely normal behavior for these clown-like cockatoos!

I have 5 Goffins, and 2 engage in this behavior generally when they are being cuddled. It is most likely related to breeding, though it does not seem an overtly sexual act. I am very careful to avoid touching them other than the head when this occurs. Usually a soft clucking sound accompanies the movement. Usually lasts for a few minutes, and they resume normal activities.

Well that's good news & a relief. Like I said, I have much to learn about the birds. :heart:

 

[Scott]

Welcome to you and your beautiful Goffins! I am happy to suggest that is most likely absolutely normal behavior for these clown-like cockatoos!

I have 5 Goffins, and 2 engage in this behavior generally when they are being cuddled. It is most likely related to breeding, though it does not seem an overtly sexual act. I am very careful to avoid touching them other than the head when this occurs. Usually a soft clucking sound accompanies the movement. Usually lasts for a few minutes, and they resume normal activities.

Well that's good news & a relief. Like I said, I have much to learn about the birds. :heart:

Not to worry, Tami! Many species have very odd behaviors that are not intuitively understood!

 

[Charlie13b]

Thank you all for your helpful responses. My mind is at ease now.