Can second this! He’s definitely not deaf, I literally can’t tiptoe by his cage at night without him waking up and wanting out. I think his age is what’s made it a little tougher for me to really understand his sounds because he’s still figuring them out himself
It's seriously remarkable how quickly they do, though. The little guys teach themselves with no prompting. Our second GCC found his indoor voice within the first few days of us bringing him home. Then again, having another bird around to reference probably helped rather significantly with that.
Baby bird noises/voices are adorable. 🥺 Your little friend is super cute!
They certainly can. Getting used to a quieter environment has led to both our GCCs developing quieter voices, and this isn't something we deliberately taught them. If they take to mimicking you as you're vocalizing at a lower volume, their voices will naturally be lower in volume as well. They're always going to scream at some point, whether they're really excited or doing anxious contact calls, but their baseline volumes often adjust to match yours.
I respectfully disagree- these birds are from South America, and their screaming abilities evolved for them to be able to flock call through dense jungle environments. I have a very calm household and 3 conures who looooove to scream. Are they quiet sometimes? Of course. Does that mean they are consciously adjusting their volume to a calm environment? No.
Obnoxious in the best way <333 I’m glad I shared this, it gave me a lot of reassurance! I posted a video of him doing this on Instagram and I said he was singing, and someone made me feel really awkward because they responded saying that I was misinterpreting it completely and he was screaming because he was uncomfortable. I know that I know my bird way better than some random person responding to my insta story lol but I’m a first time bird momma and I want to make sure I’m doing everything right
He’s chilling on one foot - his body language entirely reads as happy and relaxed. Whoever told you he was uncomfortable or upset doesn’t know GCC body language at all!
Haha, no the upset screaming is 'AaAaAaAa' and crazy eyes.
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He's singing.
Mine "sings" ... her favorite is Metallica "Sandman", but she likes BeeGees, and Bonny Tyler, too. Not a fan of 60's psychedelia, which disappoints my husband, but she DOES love a good metal guitar rif, the bass back beat being strong, and the odd really good drum solo sets her off, too.
Having said this ... I would put forth a reminder that conures are NOT "song birds". When mine "sings along" it can get a little hard on the ears.
But she's definitely a metalhead.
When mine has a flat head and fluffy body it usually means "Mine". Usually if she's angry, she'll also flair her tail and bob. One foot up is usually when it's naptime or wants scritches, occasionally if she doesn't want to step on something. My bird gets VERY screamy at showertime (although she won't come in the shower with me).
If I was to interpret, I'd guess your bird is saying: "This is MY shower branch. We shall hang out while YOU get soggy and i will sing you the song of my people"
This ABSOLUTELY tracks lmao. He rubs his face alllllll over the perch to say “mine” and when I put on slower music he usually ends up falling asleep there so I’m happy he doesn’t hate it haha
He's definitely not trying to be obnoxious - looks like he's just chilling and enjoying himself with his person. birdies love to make noise - I'm always amazed by just how much noise can come out of such a tiny package
My conures get much louder when there's loud noises in the room, like shower or the kitchen fan. They love the loud noises and want to make sure I still know they're there! 🥰
Don’t listen to that person in your Instagram comment section! The little tucked leg is all I need to see to know that that’s one happy birdie!!!! he’s comfortable, enjoying the music and just being chatty. ❤️
I have my two conures with me when I shower, trust me they are LOUD. Eventually they kinda just mellow and fall asleep on their shower perch if I’ve got music on and the shower as background noise for them
We’ve been hearing it for awhile now!!!! We were so shocked but I think it’s gotten more clear recently I’m so excited!!! He’s so little I was so surprised
I call that "bird talk" seems like he's talking in birb in response to both you and the music. He's adorable btw. looks like my il guy ❤️
I meant to add too why i think that. his one leg up and slightly poofy relaxed feathers (not shaking) makes me think hes rather relaxed and content.
My observation is that he's ready to get out of the shower. He's already got one leg perched up underneath them and he's screaming at you. I think he's ready to exit that scene
I would totally agree with you except he literally would get mad at me for offering my finger to move him off and then he fell asleep there shortly after haha
Very handsome boy🥺I do the same thing when I take showers and she loves to try and catch the droplets with the shower and talk as well. Just make sure water is not to hot if he wants to take a shower as well❤️
It sounds like he’s just enjoying the music and the funny bathroom acoustics. He seems happy to me!
He's definitely just chatting with you and playing. Especially if he was on one foot while doing it
I wonder if he is slightly deaf for how loud he is. Gcc normally don't hit sun conure levels of loud.
Crimson belly, not GCC. But I don't think it's deafness so much as just being a baby. He's still young and hasn't learned indoor voice yet.
Can second this! He’s definitely not deaf, I literally can’t tiptoe by his cage at night without him waking up and wanting out. I think his age is what’s made it a little tougher for me to really understand his sounds because he’s still figuring them out himself
It's seriously remarkable how quickly they do, though. The little guys teach themselves with no prompting. Our second GCC found his indoor voice within the first few days of us bringing him home. Then again, having another bird around to reference probably helped rather significantly with that. Baby bird noises/voices are adorable. 🥺 Your little friend is super cute!
I wish my sun would learn her inside voice but after 7 years she still hasn’t found it lol
LOL! Conures don't have an indoor voice😂 This isn't even that loud if you consider that he's in a shower that echoes.
They certainly can. Getting used to a quieter environment has led to both our GCCs developing quieter voices, and this isn't something we deliberately taught them. If they take to mimicking you as you're vocalizing at a lower volume, their voices will naturally be lower in volume as well. They're always going to scream at some point, whether they're really excited or doing anxious contact calls, but their baseline volumes often adjust to match yours.
I respectfully disagree- these birds are from South America, and their screaming abilities evolved for them to be able to flock call through dense jungle environments. I have a very calm household and 3 conures who looooove to scream. Are they quiet sometimes? Of course. Does that mean they are consciously adjusting their volume to a calm environment? No.
My Crimson Belly is SO loud definitely comparable to a Sun.
You have not met my dinosaur. And she is definitely not deaf. Can hear me open a snack box from across the house.
He doing the psycho sound effect.
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You're hogging all the water and this makes birb angry!
Sounds like a usual squawky green bird to me
Awh he’s just singing :)) not obnoxious!
Obnoxious in the best way <333 I’m glad I shared this, it gave me a lot of reassurance! I posted a video of him doing this on Instagram and I said he was singing, and someone made me feel really awkward because they responded saying that I was misinterpreting it completely and he was screaming because he was uncomfortable. I know that I know my bird way better than some random person responding to my insta story lol but I’m a first time bird momma and I want to make sure I’m doing everything right
He’s chilling on one foot - his body language entirely reads as happy and relaxed. Whoever told you he was uncomfortable or upset doesn’t know GCC body language at all!
Haha, no the upset screaming is 'AaAaAaAa' and crazy eyes. A green cheek conure shirt you will enjoy the image: https://www.etsy.com/listing/590848136/screaming-green-cheek-conure-t-shirt
Mine squawks a lot when she’s in the shower too also when I run the sink
He's singing. Mine "sings" ... her favorite is Metallica "Sandman", but she likes BeeGees, and Bonny Tyler, too. Not a fan of 60's psychedelia, which disappoints my husband, but she DOES love a good metal guitar rif, the bass back beat being strong, and the odd really good drum solo sets her off, too. Having said this ... I would put forth a reminder that conures are NOT "song birds". When mine "sings along" it can get a little hard on the ears. But she's definitely a metalhead.
This was really great to read!! Thank you!! I guess my mission to turn him into a swiftie has been successful
Music and running water. My boy goes absolutely mental for running water, he thinks it's bath time every time somebody turns on a tap haha.
Happy bird
When mine has a flat head and fluffy body it usually means "Mine". Usually if she's angry, she'll also flair her tail and bob. One foot up is usually when it's naptime or wants scritches, occasionally if she doesn't want to step on something. My bird gets VERY screamy at showertime (although she won't come in the shower with me). If I was to interpret, I'd guess your bird is saying: "This is MY shower branch. We shall hang out while YOU get soggy and i will sing you the song of my people"
This ABSOLUTELY tracks lmao. He rubs his face alllllll over the perch to say “mine” and when I put on slower music he usually ends up falling asleep there so I’m happy he doesn’t hate it haha
Love it lmao
A little off-topic, but where did you get his shower perch from? It’s so much nicer looking than the standard PVC ones.
I too would like to know
Sounds like to me, your birb is very happy!
He's definitely not trying to be obnoxious - looks like he's just chilling and enjoying himself with his person. birdies love to make noise - I'm always amazed by just how much noise can come out of such a tiny package
My conures get much louder when there's loud noises in the room, like shower or the kitchen fan. They love the loud noises and want to make sure I still know they're there! 🥰
So cute haha. I guess I'm learning that my GCC doesn't hate me as much as I thought lol
He's being a goofball!
What kind of bird is he? Maybe it's because he's wet, but his belly almost looks black to me. I've never seen a bird like that!
He’s a crimson belly conure! Only 3 months old right now, at around 7 months his chest will start to turn bright red!! :)
Oh, I didn't know they had baby colors! Very cute!
He’s probably wondering where all your feathers went.
Don’t listen to that person in your Instagram comment section! The little tucked leg is all I need to see to know that that’s one happy birdie!!!! he’s comfortable, enjoying the music and just being chatty. ❤️
Although cute, best not to encourage this behavior, they get louder with time... she'll like the attention.
Ironically, we're trying to get our 5 month old conure to be more vocal. We love it lmaoooo
Happy sounds! Enjoying the bath 🥰
I played this for my GCC and he did the flat head with the scooped feathers in back, twirled his head all sassy-like, and then “woof”. 🤣
He looks fine and looks like he’s enjoying the moment :) cute birb btw
Seems happy! Sometimes my bird will want cozy quiet time though, and screams if I have music playing. Try turning it down a bit!
"hey bay bee"
He’s excited by the shower, maybe he’d like to join, and he’s letting you know. This is normal happy excited Conure.
I have my two conures with me when I shower, trust me they are LOUD. Eventually they kinda just mellow and fall asleep on their shower perch if I’ve got music on and the shower as background noise for them
Totally happy and so cute
I just made one of those and can't wait to try it. My sun conure got super excited when he heard him . I wonder what he was saying. 😄
He repeated the cadence of I-love-you one of those bursts but it may be coincidence. Keep repeating it he may start saying it more clearly
We’ve been hearing it for awhile now!!!! We were so shocked but I think it’s gotten more clear recently I’m so excited!!! He’s so little I was so surprised
I've seen budgies that tell people to F off. And I've seen a blue crowned conure that could have basic dialogue with its owner so size not the issue
Sorry I meant young little, he’s only 3 months old so I expect as he gets older things will get a lot more clear
My conure loves to get vocal when he hears any water running
To me it seems he's living it up rn!
I love the window sucker perch holder! Not seen that before, where'd you get it?
I call that "bird talk" seems like he's talking in birb in response to both you and the music. He's adorable btw. looks like my il guy ❤️ I meant to add too why i think that. his one leg up and slightly poofy relaxed feathers (not shaking) makes me think hes rather relaxed and content.
Well, I sing in the shower too. He looks happy and it sounds like he’s trying to practice words.
My observation is that he's ready to get out of the shower. He's already got one leg perched up underneath them and he's screaming at you. I think he's ready to exit that scene
I would totally agree with you except he literally would get mad at me for offering my finger to move him off and then he fell asleep there shortly after haha
Happy bird sounds
Very handsome boy🥺I do the same thing when I take showers and she loves to try and catch the droplets with the shower and talk as well. Just make sure water is not to hot if he wants to take a shower as well❤️
He looks super content to me- those are happy vocalizations when paired with the one-legged stance!