Strange Alexandrine Behavior!

[DLC]

My wife and I have recently adopted a 10 year old Alexandrine named Suzy. We don't know too much about her. Her previous owner died and family members brought her to a shelter, from whence she went to our local parrot organization and then to us.

Suzy has a very odd behavior with me that I suspect might be related to mating, though I really have no idea. I'm wondering if anyone has a clear interpretation of what it is.



You might think it looks aggressive, but the jerky movement will often be followed by an attempt to sweetly groom my ear.

David

[kaylayuh]

It looks like a regurgitation motion to me. My GCC does something similiar for me when he's feeling particularly loved. Not a big deal, just something birds do.

[DLC]

I've seen her regurgitate before, and it has looked different from this. Though it could be that she has a couple ways of doing it.

[kaylayuh]

I've seen her regurgitate before, and it has looked different from this. Though it could be that she has a couple ways of doing it.

My GCC has never actually regurgitated, but he makes those motions daily. I've just equated it with making the motions because he's in a good mood and enjoying himself.