Ha ha. He's trying to puke on the camera. My grey does this every now n then. Never with a camera tho. It's a sign of affection. Ha ha. Cheers bird! :)
@ww2footage Hello ww2footage thanks for stopping by. He definitely is a very social boy. Birds need a lot of time, attention, love, and stimulation. I am not sure why you came by to give me that comment or if it is just general information but it is true. Having a bird or birds is a very serious decision. The house that this guy is climbing in and out of is not his. Those birds sit right next to him so they have fun and keep each other company if no one is home. He is like a little person!
I would suggest not encouraging your bird to do this - it's mating behavior. It's cute, sure, but it can actually lead to "hormonal" behavior problems later on (feather picking, screaming, biting). This bird wants to mate, and (s)he will start to feel frustrated...
My bird will do similar things - her vet (Dr. Fern van Sant - one of the best avian vets in the country, no less) recommended giving her a "timeout" or distracting her with toys when she does this.
@BelleAdora He is mating age now and he seems to be ok. He rarely does that mating behavior. I think that I discouraged it enough when he did do it that maybe he learned or let go of it. haha or maybe it's just his personality and luck because I don't think hormones in humans or animals can be controlled very well. He was making the noises in this video / acting that way towards the camera. So that kind of seemed silly to me that he had such a reaction to a camera. It was a silver camera.
Yeah, he is wanting you as a mate. That's the noise, and he will probably regurgitate for you, if he hasn't already. Discourage that behaviour, because if some something ever happens to you, or you have to let him go for some reason, he won't be able to get along with anyone else.
He's beautiful, BTW, and of fine feather.
I have 2 girls, ages 3 and 4. They are the light of my life!
Thanks for the comment! I wonder how three of them get along together. Are all three African Greys? He did not want me as a mate in this video. He wanted the camera! I have a different camera now that is not silver and he does not act like that toward it. I don't know if it was that it was a silver color or if he was just being silly at the time. I was surprised that he reacted that way to a camera. He's very interesting and fun!
That sound he's making is a "bonding" noise.. He wants to love you... (Seriously) Mine makes the same noise and will jump on my hand.. at first we thought he was immitating the dog.. but do a search for African Gray love dance.. most do this when bonding with a mate.
YOur african grey is just beautiful. Mine is 12 weeks old and I have had him/her for a week. Collected frm breeders (not pet shop)a week ago. We're always together. Still bites the whole family except me. Hmmmm... I still have to learn what to do to stop that. He/she is worth every penny. Love him.her to bits.
Ha ha. He's trying to puke on the camera. My grey does this every now n then. Never with a camera tho. It's a sign of affection. Ha ha. Cheers bird! :)
callyboygid 3 weeks ago
i love how he turns his head up side down and gives the look of what are you doing?
akenn23 11 months ago
Maybe he is attracted by her reflection on the lens of the camera?
MrBilbo13 1 year ago
Amazing bird you have.
galaxypa 1 year ago
Parrots are social animals , it is cruelty to keep them alone.
ww2footage 1 year ago
@ww2footage Hello ww2footage thanks for stopping by. He definitely is a very social boy. Birds need a lot of time, attention, love, and stimulation. I am not sure why you came by to give me that comment or if it is just general information but it is true. Having a bird or birds is a very serious decision. The house that this guy is climbing in and out of is not his. Those birds sit right next to him so they have fun and keep each other company if no one is home. He is like a little person!
illiniparrots 1 year ago
my 3 yr old does this aswell i never had a clue as to why!! now i know lol thanx
1969pauline 1 year ago
I would suggest not encouraging your bird to do this - it's mating behavior. It's cute, sure, but it can actually lead to "hormonal" behavior problems later on (feather picking, screaming, biting). This bird wants to mate, and (s)he will start to feel frustrated...
My bird will do similar things - her vet (Dr. Fern van Sant - one of the best avian vets in the country, no less) recommended giving her a "timeout" or distracting her with toys when she does this.
BelleAdora 1 year ago
@BelleAdora He is mating age now and he seems to be ok. He rarely does that mating behavior. I think that I discouraged it enough when he did do it that maybe he learned or let go of it. haha or maybe it's just his personality and luck because I don't think hormones in humans or animals can be controlled very well. He was making the noises in this video / acting that way towards the camera. So that kind of seemed silly to me that he had such a reaction to a camera. It was a silver camera.
illiniparrots 1 year ago
My Hewie makes that noise, too! :3
AzureClarity 2 years ago
Mine does that little noise, she is only 5 months old.
tradecraigy 2 years ago
cute bird.
BoneThugsandAKon 2 years ago
my grey does the same thing then sits on my hand and pulls my fingers. mine looks exactly like yours but mine is older and mine has yellow eyes
poopmaster95 3 years ago
Yup, that is a mating noise. My grey does that too when he's .... well... wanting to mate. heh
nnlnnd 3 years ago
hEY THERE! Good to see how dusty is doing!
Lucky makes that same noise as dusty does.... it's a pre mating sound for when they regurgitate and sounds they make to there mate.
So he loves you or adores the camera :)
Wizard298 3 years ago
What a sweety .. I have a timneh .. greys Rock !
LionIsa 3 years ago
Yeah, he is wanting you as a mate. That's the noise, and he will probably regurgitate for you, if he hasn't already. Discourage that behaviour, because if some something ever happens to you, or you have to let him go for some reason, he won't be able to get along with anyone else.
He's beautiful, BTW, and of fine feather.
I have 2 girls, ages 3 and 4. They are the light of my life!
louiesmom007 3 years ago
Thanks for the comment! I wonder how three of them get along together. Are all three African Greys? He did not want me as a mate in this video. He wanted the camera! I have a different camera now that is not silver and he does not act like that toward it. I don't know if it was that it was a silver color or if he was just being silly at the time. I was surprised that he reacted that way to a camera. He's very interesting and fun!
illiniparrots 1 year ago
That sound he's making is a "bonding" noise.. He wants to love you... (Seriously) Mine makes the same noise and will jump on my hand.. at first we thought he was immitating the dog.. but do a search for African Gray love dance.. most do this when bonding with a mate.
ellasmom429 3 years ago
YOur african grey is just beautiful. Mine is 12 weeks old and I have had him/her for a week. Collected frm breeders (not pet shop)a week ago. We're always together. Still bites the whole family except me. Hmmmm... I still have to learn what to do to stop that. He/she is worth every penny. Love him.her to bits.
traf1852 3 years ago
Cool african grey ours has gained a keen taste for butter and has taught its self to open butter tubs on its own.
(check out my channel to see the video)
PaulyBoro1 3 years ago
haha cute, how old is yours?
poppyparrot 3 years ago
He is three years old this summer.
illiniparrots 3 years ago