When your parrot preens near you, it’s not just grooming — it’s science. 🧠💚 Preening beside you releases feel-good chemicals like serotonin and dopamine — the same ones that calm stress and build trust. It’s called allopreening, and in the wild parrots do it to bond with their flock. So when they do it next to you, they’re saying “you’re my safe place.” 🪶 #ParrotScience #Allopreening #BirdBehavior #ParrotLove #FeatheredFriends #AnimalBond #SmartPets #PetReel #BirdTherapy #PositiveEnergy #Parr

What is preening, and why is it so important to parrots? 🦜 Preening isn’t just about looking good—it’s essential for keeping feathers clean, healthy, and waterproof, and even helps parrots bond with their flock. Holly from the Kiwa Centre breaks it all down in our latest reel! 🎥 Watch now to learn more about this fascinating behavior. Head to our parrot resource libary on the website to learn more about parrots! | World Parrot Trust

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