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Why is my new cockatiel shaking his head when I talk to him?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My cockatiel is 2 months old and we just came back with him home yesterday I bought him from the pet store and he's been shaking his head every time I talk to him

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on January 2nd, 2018

Some birds are sensitive to the volume and frequency of the human voice and other noises. Try lowering your voice and speaking softly to him. It can also be a stress response to the new environment and should decrease or disappear as he acclimates.

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