Why Is My Parakeet Shaking?
A parakeet that is shaking its tail, wings up, or flapping its wings rapidly is usually signaling distress or fear. This can be due to something it has seen or heard, like a sound, another bird, human interaction, etc. It could also be because it does not feel well physically, such as when an animal gets sick. When birds are stressed they may become more active, talkative, and vocal. They may try to hide in places so other animals cannot detect them. Sometimes birds will drop their normal level of activity and spend less time exploring and interacting with surroundings.…