believe me they are. Cheeko the cockatiel is a biter and a hisser he is very protective of Spanky himself and his cage. Spanky is just a panic attach bird. if you try to touch him he freaks out and flys everywhere *his wings are clipped* I know it makes no sence. I love your sig to popcornbird I cant believe ur birdies lets you do that to them. MINE would NEVER ..