"beak wiping"

[mattw]

Have you ever heard of beak wiping (on a limb or a twig) as being a form of body language with birds?

[sirius]

no, i haven't, that sounds very interesting

[timmy]

Any one has something on the subject?

[mcar]

I think it's a body sign in mating.

[lizglowark]

I have a Gold-Capped Conure and he rubs his beak when he is comfortable/happy. He does it as a part of his general cleaning habits and preening.