6 Responses to “can anyone tell me why my blue fronted amazon parrot is making pigeon noises and trying to nest on me?”

1. ladycockatiel_on_myspace on August 23rd, 2010 2:07 pm
   Because your bird is bonded to you as a MATE and doesn’t know any better than to be turned on by you, here while it is the breeding season of the spring time. Also if HE is doing that, then of course you have a MALE. Females would not act like that towards you she would simply pick out a spot and lay an egg then try to keep you away from it. Just love him, think it’s cute, and learn to enjoy knowing his behavior is with love LOL!
2. dino.mitex on August 23rd, 2010 2:28 pm
   It’s possible that your amazon has picked up a few calls from the local wildlife. My cockatiel makes a turkey call that she learned from my Dad, and a cardinal call that she learned from the wild cardinals.

   Or, it’s the bird’s mating call. Your amazon probably thinks your its mate; especially if its trying to nest on you.
3. towanda on August 23rd, 2010 2:56 pm
   Must be that time of year. . .

   But do be careful she isn’t sick. I had one bird finally start making noises, went to the bottom of her cage in the morning and was dead by that afternoon. I had no idea she was even sick, she hid it so well.
4. hazel2000 on August 23rd, 2010 3:23 pm
   The pigeons probably coo a lot and your bird has picked it up. My parrot barks just like my chihuahaus and then my parakeet picked up the barking from the parrot. I agree with the mate thing.
5. dbirdie on August 23rd, 2010 3:26 pm
   Hormones! Spring has arrived, and lots of birds (parrots included) are in the mood for love…lol They often make almost cooing noises when feeling nesty. As for the nesting on you, s/he is confused, and sees *you* as the mate. Often we are unaware of actions that cause hormonal behavior. Excessive petting (especially on the back, tummy, and tail) can cause problems too. Feeding rich foods (lots of fats, like too many seeds) cause hormones to spike. Also, Amazons hormones often depend on how much light and darkness they’re getting. It’s best to give at least 12hrs of uninterrupted darkness. Try to encourage independent behavior, like playing. That way, he’s busy doing something good! Also, don’t let you ‘zon to get in any dark, nesty type areas (like birdie tents, boxes, under the couch, in a dark closet, etc). That will make the hormonal behavior much worse.
6. Dave Womach on August 23rd, 2010 4:05 pm
   It’s now breeding season and this is natural for a bird to try to bond with you as their mate. That’s all it is. Try not to reinforce the behavior and you may want to consider some training so that your bird doesn’t become sexually frustrated.

   http://hubpages.com/Blue-Fronted-Amazon

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