A common behavior problem in parrots is screaming. There are
several techniques which can be used to help control and stop
this offending behavior in birds. Some noise is natural Birds
are noisy animals. When communicating to their flock, they need
to be loud in order to be heard. Some species will celebrate the
sunrise and sunset with squawking or singing; pet birds do the
same. Other species, whether in the wild or as part of a human
family, will make window-shattering sounds throughout the day or
vocalize several times a day for 20 minutes at a time. Wild
birds use vocalization to warn others in the group about
impending danger, such as a predator in the area. If a pet bird
is afraid, she will do the same thing. Birds who find themselves
away from the flock call to the group and find their way back
when the group answers. Your parrot may produce short sounds
with pauses in between, and is simply saying, "Are you there?"
Such means of vocalizing to communicate are normal. It is not
normal, however, for a pa