11-11-2018, 11:09 PM
agressive behavior
— biting; will do so for several reasons, though ament mostly will do it less aggressively and more to see your reaction.
— tail fanning; fanning tail feathers or fluffing up body feathers is a clear sign of aggression by showing a raptor's strength and vitality.
— ruffling feathers; can also be seen as a way to relieve tension, a clear sign of "letting go" of their aggression or dropping it- very unlikely unless commanded to do so.
— growling; Clear sign of aggression, sounds similar to another animal growl.
— Crest; lays down flat
— tapping feet; challenging demeanor, also tapping larger dew claws. Shows strength.
— bobbing; bobbing his head or standing higher on his haunches- seeming taller- is another challenging gesture. Showing off his vulnerable neck and belly in an attempt to provoke the enemy into lunging.
— huffing; rarely done in any real aggression, is a beginning/ warning that he doesn't want to be bothered or messed with. More of a show of attitude than anything
Happy / content behavior
— crest; is very obviously there, not standing straight up but slightly downwards.
— Purring; low and rumble like can be a sign of content, sounds more like a motor and less like individual clicks.
— chattering; low chattering is like a sleepy mumble. Shows he is content and also a way he explains not getting up in his own way. will make this sound when looking at something that interests him.
— tail wagging; Shows excitement, ready to move, ready to play. about to bound forward or explode into movement. Eager.
— preening; only done around people perceived as the pack, a clear sign of trust when he preens near you. Feel honored.
— nipping, chichi'ing; Lightly biting, gnawing, or playfully nibbling someone else is an act of trying to preen someone else. Done whether you have fur or feathers, and whether you like it or not.
attention grabbing behavior
— clicking jaw / snapping teeth Greeting or acknowledgement. Can also be used as a warning when done in succession of defending a kill or land.
— chattering loud chattering can be an attempt to grab someone's attention.
— hopping; lightly jumping in the air
— biting; will do so for several reasons, though ament mostly will do it less aggressively and more to see your reaction.
— tail fanning; fanning tail feathers or fluffing up body feathers is a clear sign of aggression by showing a raptor's strength and vitality.
— ruffling feathers; can also be seen as a way to relieve tension, a clear sign of "letting go" of their aggression or dropping it- very unlikely unless commanded to do so.
— growling; Clear sign of aggression, sounds similar to another animal growl.
— Crest; lays down flat
— tapping feet; challenging demeanor, also tapping larger dew claws. Shows strength.
— bobbing; bobbing his head or standing higher on his haunches- seeming taller- is another challenging gesture. Showing off his vulnerable neck and belly in an attempt to provoke the enemy into lunging.
— huffing; rarely done in any real aggression, is a beginning/ warning that he doesn't want to be bothered or messed with. More of a show of attitude than anything
Happy / content behavior
— crest; is very obviously there, not standing straight up but slightly downwards.
— Purring; low and rumble like can be a sign of content, sounds more like a motor and less like individual clicks.
— chattering; low chattering is like a sleepy mumble. Shows he is content and also a way he explains not getting up in his own way. will make this sound when looking at something that interests him.
— tail wagging; Shows excitement, ready to move, ready to play. about to bound forward or explode into movement. Eager.
— preening; only done around people perceived as the pack, a clear sign of trust when he preens near you. Feel honored.
— nipping, chichi'ing; Lightly biting, gnawing, or playfully nibbling someone else is an act of trying to preen someone else. Done whether you have fur or feathers, and whether you like it or not.
attention grabbing behavior
— clicking jaw / snapping teeth Greeting or acknowledgement. Can also be used as a warning when done in succession of defending a kill or land.
— chattering loud chattering can be an attempt to grab someone's attention.
— hopping; lightly jumping in the air
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