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I would have asked the budgie expert but they r on vacation. My parakeet has been tame. he is about 6 month to my knowledge but i got him from pet smart. we recently moved but when we got our new house, he seemed fine. all the sudden he started puffing his head when i pet him. i know this means he is mad. then he stares at my finger and lunges at it. he never bites but i have had some close calls. this isn't like him at all i am very worried about him. other than moving across the country we haven't made any changes. by the way, i don't know if this is normal but his eyes seem to open and close at different times. one will be closed the other will flicker. he always does this but i just want to make sure he is not infected.
I suspect the bird is just getting older and more mature. Keep working with him and he will settle down. I don't think the flickering of the eyes or opening at different times means anything significant. I doubt if it indicates an infection. Just watch for other signs, just in case.
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Roger Lederer
Expertise
Any and all questions about WILD birds - not caged, domestic or poultry. Can answer questions about identification, taxonomy, behavior, courtship, plumage, flight, or anything else.
Experience
Taught ornithology (the study of birds) at the university level for 30 years. Have written five books on birds, published 30 scientific articles, write a blog on birds, have the website www.ornithology.com, lectured to hundreds of groups on birds,and have traveled to 90 countries studying birds.
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A variety of ornithological and conservation organizations.
Publications
Real Simple Magazine, Enterprise-Record, and several ornithological and ecological journals.
Education/Credentials
PhD in Zoology with emphasis in ornithology.
Awards and Honors
Professional Achievement Award, Jack Rawlins Chair of Environmental Literach.
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