Bird Question??

[critter crazy]

I have seen it numerous times, and have always wondered why they do it. and today, while watching Americas Funniest Videos, i saw it again.

Why do some birds, trim pieces of paper, and put them on heir bodies like feathers??

Not important or anything, I am just curious as to why they do this??:)

[Genny]

Hey Crittercrazy, I use to have a love bird do it and asked a lady that my mother knows who works at the petshop and also breeds cockatiels/lovebirds/parakeets. She said because they're getting ready to start nesting...

[Logan]

My Cockatiel, Milly, has never worn the paper, but she is an expert at shredding it when she is ready to lay an egg.