The easiest body part of a bird to read, whether you are familiar with the species or not, is to observe the foot stance. 

Feet close together: 'I'm chill'

Feet further apart: 'i'm ready to hold on'

A side by side comparison makes this easy to see:

On one foot: 'I'm resting’

Lesson Summary

Observing a bird's foot stance can provide valuable insights into its behavior:

• A bird with its feet close together indicates a relaxed and calm state.
• When a bird spreads its feet wider apart, it is preparing to grip onto something.
• Comparing a bird's stance when standing on one foot versus using both can help determine if the bird is at rest or active.