Birds

Introduction

Birds have different looks, sizes, colors and are native to different continents across the globe. When it comes to birds’ behavior they have a lot in common. As much as their colors make them look amazing, the colors of the bird serves more purpose than making it look pretty. Some birds are also known to be beautiful and charming but they can be very aggressive. In this blog I will share with you what does color of one bird mean to another bird, what are the colors that attract birds and what colors do birds avoid? What are some of the facts about hummingbirds and parrots?

What Does Color Of One Bird Mean To Another Bird? 

Birds use their colors to attract their mates. Usually it's the male bird that uses its colors to attract the female bird. During the mating season the male uses its vibrant feathers to attract the female. The females are more likely to choose the mate with bright colors because the colors of the bird show its health and vitality. 

They also use their colors in courtship. Birds courtship includes food delivery, display of dance moves and mutual preening. This behavior is used as an attempt to attract a mate. Birds use courtship as a way to communicate to the other bird it is available for mating. During courtship the birds display their bright colors to show their strength, health and ability to produce offspring. 

The other purpose of the colors and patterns is that birds use colors and patterns to recognize each other and use it to camouflage from predators.

What Colors Do Birds Avoid & What Colors Attract Birds? 

Birds avoid white color and some of them see white color as a sign of danger. Since birds avoid areas with white color it’s not a good idea to wear white color if you go for bird watching. 

Colors that attract most of the birds are the bright colors such as red, orange, yellow and purple. 

Facts About Hummingbirds & Parrots

Hummingbirds are fascinating little creatures who are very territorial. They aggressively protect their flowers. The reason behind it is that when there are not many blossoms available hummingbirds have to fly a long way to get nectar. Because hummingbirds use a lot of energy and they constantly need more energy therefore, hummingbirds have to visit hundreds of flowers in a day. That is another reason why they are very aggressive and protect their flowers. 

Parrots are known for their charm, intelligence and talking abilities. They are also hypersensitive both emotionally and physically. Improper handling by the owner can make the bird aggressive. The common reasons for parrots to show aggressive behavior are dominance issues, stress, hormonal fluxes during adolescents, and lack of mental stimulation. 

There are also other aggressive behaviors that can be found in different kinds of parrots. For instance, the female Eclectus parrot pecks its sons to death as soon as they hatch. The reason why Eclectus parrots like to kill their sons is because females Eclectus parrots are easier to raise. Eclectus parrots are the only species other than humans that kill their offspring because of their gender. 

Lovebirds are another kind of parrots which are known for being charming, impressive and loveable pets but love birds don’t live up to their name. Lovebirds can be very aggressive to other birds and sometimes even to each other. They need to be in pairs as it is good for their health and happiness. They develop fierce loyalties for their mate and their owners but they like to be territorial. Females are usually more territorial and aggressive than the male birds. If they are equally attracted to the same item the female is more likely to act more aggressively. The female lovebird can also kill a rival bird in no time.