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BIO+ Journal   |   Earth, Air, Water, Fire Conference: The Elements of Life   |   Video   |   22 April 2025


Leisure Preferences of Psittacus Viridum: A Qualitative Study on the Recreational Habits of Green Parrots

Amina Al-Farsi, Maya Kowalski


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Abstract

This exploratory study investigates the recreational behaviors and preferences of the green parrot (Psittacus viridum), a species known for its vibrant plumage and gregarious personality. Through extensive observation and semi-structured interviews (translated via bird behaviorists), this paper aims to catalog the most common leisure activities engaged in by green parrots across varied habitats, both wild and domestic. Findings suggest a strong inclination towards rhythmic movement, interactive play, and comedic mimicry, indicating a sophisticated sense of fun and social intelligence.


Introduction

While avian research has often focused on migration patterns, vocalizations, and dietary preferences, considerably less attention has been paid to the subject of avian recreation. This study fills that gap by delving into the often-overlooked leisure time of green parrots, a subset of the parrot family known for their curiosity, playfulness, and unrelenting sass.


Methodology

Between May 2024 and February 2025, researchers conducted a combination of direct field observations and controlled enrichment experiments across five global aviaries and two wild populations in Brazil and Indonesia. A total of 64 green parrots were observed in both solitary and group settings. Behaviors were recorded, categorized, and scored using a custom-built Parrot Recreation Index (PRI), which includes metrics such as duration of engagement, apparent enjoyment (measured via squawks per minute), and peer influence.


Video 1.0:  Slowly cruising down a calm river lined with abundant trees, in a shot that slowly turns down to look out over the water. This video has no audio.   MIXKIT


Findings

Tongue Waggling as Expressive Behavior:  One particularly charming behavior observed across multiple study sites was rhythmic tongue movement, colloquially referred to as “tongue waggling.” Green parrots were frequently seen moving their tongues up and down in a deliberate manner, often in the presence of music, mirrors, or other parrots. Notably, one parrot named Mango was documented waggling his tongue at a disco ball for over twelve consecutive minutes. Researchers now believe this motion may serve as a form of self-expression or low-key flirtation within the flock. (See video 2.0).


Video 2.0:  Pair of green parrots perched on a branch, in the middle of a natural environment on a sunny day, while they move their tongues. This video has no audio.   MIXKIT


Citation

Sailing down a river surrounded by trees - Free Stock Video. (2022). Mixkit.co. https://mixkit.co/free-stock-video/sailing-down-a-river-surrounded-by-trees-43600/

Parrots on a branch in a nature reserve - Free Stock Video. (2020). Mixkit.co. https://mixkit.co/free-stock-video/parrots-on-a-branch-in-a-nature-reserve-4649/



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