| Parrot Behavior in Social Context: How nature influences pet bird keeping | |
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| Ponentes: | Hilla Niemann, CPBC |
| Sedes: | (Sat Oct 28th, 2023 -to- Wed Oct 28th, 2026) |
| Correo electrónico: | questions@iaabcfoundation.org |
| Tipo: | Online / Remote Learning |
| Competencias: | Behavioral Science Knowledge Sciences as related to Animal Behavior Consulting |
| Sitio web: | https://iaabcfoundation.org/flock |
| Descripción: | Keeping parrots as pets and aviary birds has a long tradition in the human-animal relationship. Of the nearly 400 species of parrots, 80 species are regularly kept as pets. Each species has its own social behavior, environmental and nutritional needs. In this presentation, we will focus on the social structure of the different parrot species, how it affects communication in the flock where the birds live, and how this behavior affects communication with the bird owner. Misunderstandings and false expectations often lead to serious problem behaviors and can jeopardize the continued ownership of numerous birds. Bullying, stalking, and aggression are often recognized, especially in households where parrots are kept in flocks and groups. The goal for pet bird owners must therefore be to understand the natural behavior of their birds and to address it in their husbandry, which for the owners also means adapting their own husbandry and behavior to the specific needs of their individual birds. |
