My cat looks out the window when he see a bird his tail go back and forth. Why does he do that?

Answer 1

When a cat swishes is tail back and forth, it is a sign that he is on "high alert" mode - especially when he is looking at a potential prey. When he is laying down and you are petting him and he swishes his tail back and forth, he is agitated or irritated... so, nack off - he'll scratch.

Answer 2

Cats lash their tails back and forth when they are angry, but also when they are very tense and interested in something they think is cool. He's just thinking "Boy, I'd like to get my paws on that bird!"

Answer 3

Its a sign that the bird has peaked your cats curious nature . . .Instinctively a cat remains a hunter...

Tail wag < > Interest peaked (prey)

a still crouch < > Stalking behavior

Slow movement to a < > Pounce and kill
run/jump

Answer 4

It's a very natural reflex. That is prey and predator. The tail flips and the butt shifts into a stalking mode. Nothing to be concerned about. Just another cat thing. That's what they do.

Answer 5

When a cat flicks its tail, it means he is tense. In this case, the tension comes from the excitement of watching potential prey.

Answer 6

Kitty thought process is directly visible by the movement of their tail. No joke.

Answer 7

The tail moves because that shows that he is interested or mad at the bird so keep him indoors or.....the poor bird

Answer 8

Basically, kitty wants birdy. He'll also do it to a flashlight spot on the wall if he is feeling frisky. Just a sign of wanting to play.

Answer 9

Because they are getting excited and wants to go outside and chase it they also twitch their tail if they get mad

Answer 10

hes having fun. its like trying to catch a mouse hes playing. my cat likes the snow falling and leaves falling he trys to grab em