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My Indian Ringneck parrot screams constantly. What can I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Female | 0.441 lbs

I own an indian ring neck parrot and she screams a lot. She screams all day unless i give here food, when food gets finished she screams again. First i used to allow her to freely walk im the house but now since she learned to fly , she is just flyes and sit above curtains and screams. I usually give her fruits like pappaya,guava,chilli, biscuit's. I also started to keep her in cage , initially she not used to scream in cage but now she started screaming in cage also. What should i do. HELP

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on September 10th, 2017

She is likely screaming out of boredom. Birds are very social and require attention and engagement. Provide plenty of toys and puzzles. A lay area on top of her cage is also recommended where she can spend time out of her cage. When she screams, do not "reward" her by giving food. Ignore her until she is quiet then offer treats, individual attention and other rewards. Praise her and attention when she is quiet. Be patient and be consistent.

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    Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

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    Published on January 4th, 2018

    Provide a variety of toys and tasks to keep her engaged. Daily interaction is also recommended. Birds are flock animals and highly social. If left alone with no mental stimulation, they can develop behavioral issues (such as screaming or feather picking) that can be difficult to correct.

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    Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

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    Published on August 8th, 2018

    Birds are naturally vocal, so it could just be natural vocalizations they are doing. Screaming can be caused by a number of things including the urge to mate (if you have a male and female, or if they've bonded with you), boredom, or even stress. While giving treats can help, adding in additional enrichment such as toys that can be chewed on, need to be opened up to get the treat inside, or that can be preened or cuddled with may help. If they are interested in mating, sometimes changing the amount of daylight as well as changing their diet slightly to one with less protein may help them settle down again. Spending some time together may also help with boredom. If they seem stressed, moving their cage and letting them relax someplace without other pets or people bothering them may also help.

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