Signs of Aggression In Budgies: Behaviors To Look Out For
Budgerigars are the cutest, most amicable floofballs around. They're not usually aggressive towards other birds by nature and will make up quickly after a slight scuffle. But, under certain temperaments or if put in certain situations, they're also fierce, aggressive birds that given a chance will readily put their neighbour in a tight spot. Here are some telltale signs of an aggressive bird - Signs of Aggression Typical signs of aggression in budgies and behaviour preceding a fight include - 1. Lunging and attempting to bite or nip 2. Screeching and hissing 3. Flying and trying to land on another bird 4. Plucking or pulling at another bird's feathers 5. Chasing 6. Head bobbing with feather fluffing with pinned irises (when the iris gets very small) Unless you observe two or more of these together repeatedly, keep in mind that these are general signs; your budgie may just be playing with the others. Pinned irises are ofte...