Foot Stance
The easiest body part of a bird to read, whether you are familiar with the species or not, is to observe the foot stance.
Feet close together: 'I'm chill'
Feet further apart: 'i'm ready to hold on'
A side by side comparison makes this easy to see:
On one foot: 'I'm resting’
Lesson Summary
Observing a bird's foot stance can provide valuable insights into its behavior:
- A bird with its feet close together indicates a relaxed and calm state.
- When a bird spreads its feet wider apart, it is preparing to grip onto something.
- Comparing a bird's stance when standing on one foot versus using both can help determine if the bird is at rest or active.