I have a 4 year old Blue and Gold Macaw, he's perfectly healthy, so that's not what this question is about. When I talk to my parrot and he's looking at me and paying close attention, his pupils change size often. When I say words he understands, his pupils get really small. It's really weird to watch. I was just wondering why parrot pupils change size so often.
2007-02-23 02:36:47 · 5 answers · asked by * 5 in Pets ➔ Birds
its called pinning. He will do this when he is excited by something, whether good or bad. My macaws do this in a good way when I give them a special treat they like or if I talk or sing to them in a high voice. They will also pin if they see something they don't like or if they get angry. In my experience, if I am holding a macaw and he starts pinning, I put him down as it means something has got him excited or agitatied and a bite might be coming
2007-02-23 12:37:52 · answer #1 · answered by oogajones 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Parrots are very "smart" birds and most have very expressive eyes. Their pupils contract in reaction to mood and excitement. I had a male Blue and Gold for over 18 years free flying who spent many hours with me, and would behave in the same manner as you describe. His cheeks would blush intensely as his pupils would contract in reaction to my presence, touch or talk. Remember parrots are sociable creatures and you are your parrot's "mate" like it or not. You bring someone new in and it will disrupt and cause your bird to display aggressively to drive away any intruder. Your Macaw is still young, but as it reaches sexual maturity things will change. Pet Parrots are very dependent of their owners. It is often said: "you do not own the Parrot , the Parrot owns you"
2007-02-23 11:01:21 · answer #2 · answered by ventralis 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You answered your own question. When the bird is concentrating or reacting to something familiar their pupils change. They also change with its mood.
2007-02-23 10:42:21 · answer #3 · answered by st.lady (1 of GitEm's gang) 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
''Eyes pinning or flashing: Pinning - eyes dilate, contract
> and the process keeps repeating. Your bird may pin its eyes
> when it is aggressive, excited, frighten, pleasure, sexually
> excited or upset.
2007-02-23 11:04:27 · answer #4 · answered by uncle buck 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
st laydy is right!!!!!
2007-02-23 11:24:15 · answer #5 · answered by Coco 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋