Try singing or whistling along with your bird. This can be a great bonding activity for you.

If you pay attention to the sounds that your bird makes on a daily basis, you will be able to identify the difference between the contented chatter or talking and unusual sounds that signal other things.

It is thought that beak grinding is done to keep the bird’s beak in good condition—their beaks are covered in a material similar to our fingernails, and it has to be filed down regularly. [4] X Research source Roger J. Lederer, Ph. D. Ornithologist.

If this behavior is accompanied by clicks and vocalization, such as loud chattering, more often than not, your bird wants to play with you and is demanding your attention. [5] X Research source

Birds tend to fix their eyes on the source of the danger. Watch the bird closely. It is trying to warn you and point you to the source of the threat. Do not pick or move your bird while it is exhibiting these behaviors. If your bird is looking outside the window, close the window blinds and then go to your bird to comfort it. Your bird could feel threatened by anything, including a new couch or a new lamp in your living room. To find out if your bird associates danger with a new article in the room, walk towards the article and then stay there for a minute. Touch the new article and be relaxed. Birds will quickly learn there is no reason to be worried.

This behavior may occur if your bird feels threatened or protective due to having strangers in the room or a person nearby that your bird is not fond of.

If your bird is bobbing its tail without having done any exercise, have it seen by a veterinarian.

If your bird likes to mimic sounds, panting can simply be a sound that they have heard that they are repeating. However, if your bird has had no way of hearing that sound, it is likely not a mimicked sound.

Make sure you check your bird’s eating habits and food intake regularly. Reduced appetite is one of the first signs of a sick bird. Never ignore it if your bird shows signs of sickness. There is no time to procrastinate. Get your bird veterinary care immediately.

While preening, birds straighten out their feathers by pulling them through their beaks. [10] X Research source This allows them to pull out dislodged feathers, clean out pests and debris, and spread preening oil across their feathers. Preening oil is produced from a gland near a bird’s tail and the bird spreads it around to all of its feathers. This oil helps protect the feathers. If your bird has stopped preening, has ruffled feathers, and looks shabby, you should have it looked at by a veterinarian. This could indicate that it is not well.

Your bird may simply take a quick bath in its water dish once in a while, so you may not catch it every time. However, you may notice water splashed all over the place in your bird’s cage. This is a good indicator that your bird has taken a bath.

Your bird may also do this to get your attention or simply because it is happy.