Beak Grinding Often when birds are about to fall asleep they
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Beak Grinding Often when birds are about to fall asleep they gently move their upper and lower beaks in a side to side motion which produces a raspy sound. This is
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Research into how the Great frigatebird sleeps while flying - Galapagos Conservation Trust
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Beak grinding is a normal behavior. Parrots often grind their beaks when they are content or sleepy. (Demonstrated here by baby Spencer and baby Ellie.) 💞