Why Does My Bird Attack My Phone? (1 Reason Why + What To Do)

Bird attacks can be quite scary, especially if you aren’t expecting your bird to attack.

If your bird starts attacking random objects, like your phone, you’d understandably be confused.

This article looks into why your bird attacks your phone.

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Why does my bird attack my phone?

Your bird may seem quite odd, and may do things that confuse you, like attacking your phone.

Birds do everything for a reason, this is why your bird will attack your phone:

Birds, regardless of what type of bird they are, are quite territorial, they will fight for what they see as their property.

Your bird can become overprotective when a new bird, a new person, or a new item, like your phone, starts to take up your attention.

The bird is only this overly protective over you, and wants all of your attention, because it sees you as its mate.

Jealousy over something else taking its mate’s attention will make the bird act erratically.

There are a few things that you can do if your bird is jealous of your phone.

The first thing that you can do is make the bird associate your phone being out with positivity.

Do this by giving the bird a certain treat, or treats, only when you have your phone out.

Doing this will make the bird excited when your phone comes out.

You can show the bird that you don’t approve of its negative behavior by putting the bird in its cage when it tries to attack your phone.

Also, show disapproval by turning your back to the bird when it starts to attack your phone.

Playing with the bird, while using your phone, may also help to show the bird that you’re happy to give both attention.

Why Does My Bird Attack My Phone? (1 Reason Why + What To Do)