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By Alyson Burgess, About.com Guide to Pet Birds

Why Do Birds Bite So Much?

Monday August 11, 2008
People often come to me for advice about their birds, and those that are new to keeping pet birds almost always ask me the same question: Why Does My Bird Bite Me?

The answer is not always a simple one, mainly because new owners often don't understand that what may feel like a painful bite to us can be a normal and natural behavior for their bird to exhibit.

To find out what I'm talking about, check out this short FAQ on Bird Bites. It will help you figure out whether your bird is behaving normally, or is displaying aggression.

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August 22, 2008 at 10:15 am
(1) James aka Wayfarer says:

Great advice and quite informative! Thanks!
With a brain the size of pea (maybe):-) my Canary occasionally “beaks” me or acts like he might. I assumed he was being territorial, which I believe is part of his natural behavior. Anyway, when he does peck, it is never very hard. I love your site!

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