Parrots Blush: New Research Reveals Avian Emotions

Parrots Blush Too: A Look at Avian Emotions In a recent video posted online, parrot enthusiast 💙💛Geckoemmy🦜 (@geckoemmy on various social media platforms) showed that parrots exhibit a blushing response. This surprising behavior is visible due to the lack of feathers and pigment in specific areas of their skin, allowing the blood vessels to become more visible during moments of excitement or heightened emotion. The video features a blue and gold macaw, where the blushing is clearly visible on its cheeks, and an African grey parrot, showing a more subtle blushing effect near its eye. "Macaws like Amanda are famous blushers," stated the author, highlighting the ease of observing this phenomenon in certain species. The video suggests this reaction might be related to excitement or even a spicy sensation, as reported by other parrot owners. This observation provides a unique insight into the emotional range of parrots, adding to our understanding of these intelligent creatures.