Senegal Parrot "scratching" sound?

[GreenWing]

Hi Everyone,

I'm the new owner of a Senegal Parrot named Tiki. Tiki is making a sound with her beak as she is in her cage... I can best describe it as a clicking-scratching sound. My husband and I were saying "Hi" to her to encourage her to talk, and she kept making this sound.

Can an experienced bird owner inform a newbie what this means?

[marie83]

Beak grindings normal in parrots. Mine usually do it alot when settling down for the night. Some say it is a sign of contentment so don't worry

[GreenWing]

Thanks so much, Marie!