In this case, it is important that you know to read your parrot’s body language and to avoid handling him when he is excited. Many birds may bite when they are playful or are over-stimulated, and cockatoos are prone to “overload” behavior. It is also possible that your parrot is afraid or doesn’t like certain family members, including you, which can cause him to attack and bite that person out of fear. But anyone who your parrot doesn’t know or doesn’t trust may end up bitten. Let’s take a look at a few reasons behind cockatoo bites: Fear and/or distrustĪdult cockatoos see certain members of their family as their “flock” and these are trustworthy people. You need to remember that even if your parrot was hand-reared he is still a wild animal with instinctual traits that haven’t been bred out.īiting is a natural behavior for birds, and you as your parrot’s caretaker need to understand this behavior to avoid getting bitten.

What To Do If You Get Bitten By A Cockatoo?īiting is one of the most commonly seen problems in companion parrots, and cockatoos are no different.

What Are The Signs That A Cockatoo Is Going To Bite?.

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