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toGodbetheglory asked in PetsBirds · 1 decade ago

Why do parakeets do this?

They move from one foot to the other really fast, swaying from side to side. They sit in a window and they each have a mirror with a perch. They sit on the perch facing the mirror/outside and do this for a long time.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    the dancing is...well...just that, a dance. they do if for play when they are excited. As for looking at the mirror, they are fascinated with themselves and think its another bird. Just normal behavior.

  • Beth P
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    something to do. The mating dance.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    if you've a male and female, it might be a mating ritual!

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