tail fanning

[Valorous]

Hello!

My boy almost always fans his tail (kind of like this tail fanning parrot - Google Search ) when I scratch him on the neck.

I have googled it and everywhere it says that tail fanning is a sign of aggression and displeasure but I am 100% certain that he likes being scratched because he closes his eyes a little bit, doesn't move to "get out" (and of course I don't hold him in place), lowers his head to allow me to reach the neck and cheeks etc. so why does he fan his tail?

Anyone have a clue? Thank you!

 

[Valorous]

Okay "almost always" was an exaggeration, it doesn't happen too often but often enough for me to notice it haha

 

[msplantladi]

Curious to hear responses . Our African Grey does the same thing just sitting on my arm.

 

[Jaidel]

To be honest, if he turns his head for you to scratch certain places, he likes it. I think his tail may do that because he feels relaxed and it feels... Good? I'm not sure but that's what it seems like

 

[Valorous]

yeah it sounds right, but it's still strange that I can't find any information about it on the internet haha I guess he is just being a weirdo