Mate Aggression: When Female Parrot Attacks Male (or Vice Versa)

Mate aggression is a common issue faced by bird owners keeping male and female parrots together.

To put it simply, birds often display aggressive behavior towards their mates during the breeding season and can potentially harm the latter.

Finding your feathered friends fighting in the cage can indeed be worrisome. In this story, we’ll be getting a better understanding of mate aggression in birds and what you can do about it.

Do Birds Fight When They Mate?

To new bird owners, mating birds might appear to be fighting due to their position and the fluttering of wings.

What Are The Factors That Lead To Mate Aggression?

- Sexual Aggression - Dominance - Lack of Physical and Mental Stimulation

Are Female Birds More Aggressive or Males?

Typically, female birds are less aggressive and dominant than males. Mate aggression is mostly displayed by male birds.

How To Know if Your Birds Are Fighting or Mating?

In case you’re unsure whether to intervene, watch out for the following signs – they indicate aggression between the birds.

- Hissing: Birds hiss to threaten or warn someone to get away from them. - Biting feet: If your parrots seem to be biting each other’s feet, they’re fighting.

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