Can a Bird Be Gender Biased?
Can a Bird Be Gender Biased?My bird is calm and docile when I handle him, but shows extreme aggression toward members of the opposite sex when they try to interact with him. Is it possible for a bird to be gender biased? Answer: The answer to this question is a resounding yes. Some birds, although not all of them, do prefer men to women or vice versa — and they will usually not be shy about letting their preference be known! It could be something as simple as a fear of a man’s deep voice, or an aversion to long hairstyles that women typically wear, but some birds would just rather be around members of one sex than they would the other. My Sun Conure, Loco, tends to prefer my husband to me most days, while other days he refuses to leave my side. Even so, he allows my husband to give him “scritches” on his belly and under his wings, places that he won’t let me touch. While the reasons that birds can be gender biased are unknown, it’s important not to take it personally if your bird pref
