Why is my 5-month-old Macaw screaming, and how can I stop it?

It could just be Mango is excited and trying to get your attention, or is bored and acting out as a way to entertain himself. Providing some extra enrichment such as puzzle toys to keep him occupied, treats, things to chew on, etc as well as letting him stretch his wings on something such as an outside of the cage playpen may help channel his energy a bit better. If he seems to have night frights at night even when covered, placing a nightlight nearby may help him settle and relax overnight.

She is likely screaming out of boredom. Birds are very social and require attention and engagement. Provide plenty of toys and puzzles. A lay area on top of her cage is also recommended where she can spend time out of her cage. When she screams, do not "reward" her by giving food. Ignore her until she is quiet then offer treats, individual attention and other rewards. Praise her and attention when she is quiet. Be patient and be consistent.

A sudden change in behavior can sometimes indicate pain or illness, so a good first step is to have Mithu examined by your vet to rule out any health issues. If he checks out healthy, boredom or understimulation could be a potential cause. Spending more time together, offering a variety of toys that can be played with, chewed on, or torn apart, or even adding a playpen to his cage to let him stretch and be active may help.

This is a case where catching the behavior, and rewarding the behaviors you want, are going to be helpful, as well as patience! You mentioned that she has moments where she stops screaming for a bit before starting up again. You need to use those moments to (rush over if you have to) immediately uncover the cage, praise, and give her a favorite reward. If she starts screaming again before you can get there, you'll have to wait until the next break (which will take time and patience). Over time she will learn that calm behavior is rewarded with treats and attention, while loud behavior is ignored. It may also be that she is bored in the mornings, and keeping her occupied with a puzzle toy or food-filled toy can help keep her engaged rather than idly screaming and worrying until you can get to her.

Thanks for reaching out about Ahmer. If she was a hand-fed baby, maybe she associates people with feeding, and is hungry, not completely weaned. Do you see her eating, are feces present? Does she quiet when someone enters the room? Birds are very social and often don't feel comfortable when left alone. She might just need time to adjust. Monitor appetite and water intake through fecal and urine production. Good luck.

Thanks for reaching out about Tittu. This is very common in many species of parrots and is a means of communication. The question is what are they trying to say. This could be just trying to get attention for socialization, but also distress. Parrots are very social animals and very intelligent, so need contact and mental stimulation. Good luck.

Kiki may be bored, stressed or ill. Provide more interaction and attention if possible. Birds are flock animals and although some are fine alone, others may need "company". This extra attention could be from human or avian companionship. Rearrange the cage to provide enrichment. Switch out old toys for new toys, provide different sized perches and offer a variety of foods for him to forage. Monitor for lethargy, loss of appetite, loose droppings or sitting quietly with eyes closed and feathers puffed out. These can be signs of illness requiring an exam with an experienced avian veterinarian.