What stereotypical behavior do parrots perform when they are extremely stressed in captivity?

Correct answer: Self-mutilation and feather plucking

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luckycatfay
luckycatfay
Player #21173880, so do I I hate it when they clip their wing they should be able to fly.
SuperTrooper
SuperTrooper
The cause is plain: they are not made to be stuck in cages on their own or with another bird with little stimulation or the ability to fly freely. Their natural environments are to be part of huge flocks flying freely amongst trees.
* Seshati *
* Seshati *
Some feathered friends have really great connections with their human companions & are very loved & know it to. Though I completely agree they should be flying free I love watching YouTube vids like the dodo & seeing the heartfelt stories, that give me hope that different beings from different worlds can find love, amusement & mutual appreciation.
Annie
Annie
Nannad, don’t think birds should be kept in cages .
Lorraine
Lorraine
Stop capturing birds and all animals for our entertainment. Animals are not our property. My grandson from the age of 4 has always said humans are the worst creatures on this planet and he is correct.
baymax
baymax
SuperTrooper, yes that as well maybe, but if they can't fly anyway, which mine can't, only flap, and that's not flying is it?
Leebo13
Leebo13
The Norwegian blue doesn't have this problem.
Player #27544762
Player #27544762
literally just had this happen to 1 of my budgies. Had no idea what the problem was till now.
Nannad
Nannad
Jo, think Seshati means the Dodo vids of animals not the species
Player #3722956
Player #3722956
The birds in the picture are budgies not parrots.