Phreddie is indeed cute! Is he a male? (I can't tell the difference by colors like real cockatiel people can.) The only reason I ask is that I have 3 males right now and they've never done that - hang upside-down with their wings open - but my little hen that died 2 years ago did quite frequently.

Either way, I really love his coloring and he's adorable (and I need one of those plate racks!)!

ChiaOwl
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Phreddie is 2 1/2 years and I'm still not sure if he/she's a male or female, though I lean towards female. The coloring is cinamon pearl and the males are supposed to lose the pearl by the time they are 2. Phreddie is my best behaved bird, always steps up and never refuses to go to her cage. And a real love bug, when I make kisses sounds she moves to my chest to receive striches. I can place my hand on her back and kiss her on the neck, if I try this with Bucky my other tiel she throws a unbelievable tatrum.

Nikki
Phoenix, AZ