Why is my Quaker parrot sleeping with its leg behind its head?

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My Quaker parrot has been sleeping with his leg and foot behind his head. I can't find this behavior listed on any of the bird sites. Should I be concerned? Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Male | unneutered | 1 year old

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

A healthy happy and secure bird will usually sleep with one foot tucked up to his abdomen and his head turned around and tucked into his back feathers. I am not really able to imagine a bird with his leg and foot behind his head. It would be very helpful if you could upload a photo of your bird sleeping like this. If your bird is otherwise eating, drinking, has normal droppings and is preening himself properly, there should be no reason to worry.

Why is my Quaker parrot sleeping with its leg behind its head?

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