Parrot Sounds

"Parrot SoundsBeak clicking Not to be confused with contented beak-grinding, beak clicking is when the parrot rapidly rattles the upper and lower parts of its beak together. It is meant as a threat. The parrot will usually be defending his personal space or territory, or his mate (avian or human!) The sound is usually accompanied by dilated pupils, a sign of excitement. He may also raise his feathers and or/wings so that he appears larger in the eyes of his rivals. Beak grinding or crackling This is a sign of contentment, regardless of the fact that it’s a cross between someone grinding their teeth and scrunching up an empty packet of crisps. Parrots usually make this noise in the evening as they prepare to settle down, or as a general backdrop to a reassuring chatter of familiar sounds beyond the cage, perch or aviary. Chatter This is the general background ‘motor-mouth’ sound your parrot makes when he’s happily going about his business. You’ll get to know the bird’s individual sounds and vocal quirks, and it’s always interesting to see what words, whistles and background noises he adds to his repertoire. Parrots make a wide variety of sounds, keeping themselves - and you - entertained for hours. But not all the sounds your intelligent pet makes will be pleasing to the ear… or to the parrot itself. The guide that follows describes some of the broad categories of sound your pet birds will make."