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Birds are fast-moving creatures that flit about and make chirping noises, which can capture a cat 's attention and trigger their hunting instincts. This can explain why cats are so mesmerized by the sight of birds flying or hopping around.
- Rolling Over. Does your cat flip—that is, throw itself on the ground at your feet and roll? Is it under the influence of catnip, or is something else going on?
- Presenting Its Butt. Does your kitty's butt go sky-high when you pet or scratch it? That's called an "elevator butt" pose and it's a good thing. Your cat's action is a backhanded compliment and kitty-correct, letting you know you've hit the spot and to continue the petting.
- Covering Poop. All cats do this. Or do they? Cats communicate volumes in the litter box and sometimes they want their (ahem) potty graffiti available for the world to see.
- Covering Food. Everyone has heard of finicky cats. And some cats make clear their gustatory preferences by covering up the food bowl. If your cat is covering its food after eating some of it, it may be an instinctive behavior as wild felines cache their food to keep it safe from others.
Two of my cats do it when they see squirrels, birds, or flies buzzing around. They go more crazy over flies than anything.
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- Instincts of A Hunter
- Everyday Boredom
- Curiosity
- Territorial Behavior
- Food and Hunger
By default cats are among nature’s best hunters, regardless of their breedor overall temperament. Kitties of all ages have strong inborn hunting instincts. Even though felines have been domesticated for centuries, they still have their untamed ancestors’ enviably heightened senses and the instincts of a hunter. Whenever they spot a possible prey, t...
Similar to us, human beings, cats can suffer from boredom too. When your fluffy friend is feeling bored out of its mind, it could indeed stare at birds without making any attempts to hunt them. In other words, it’s just a way for the cat to entertain itself from afar without engaging in any activities. Boredom can lead to destructive behavior, as w...
Young kittens, as well as hyperactive breeds are extremely curious by nature. New odors, sights and noises can easily attract their attention. The need to satisfy their curiosity will make them do some crazy things, such as pawing at the TV screen whenever it’s showing chirping birds. Of course, you can’t really predict where curiosity will take an...
Cats are well-known for their territorial ways. They can easily get jealouseven when it seems like there’s no reason for their jealousy. It’s possible for your pet to be jealous of the birds because they get to play in the bird bath or roam the branches in your yard freely. It’s also possible for your kitty to get angry if it thinks the harmless bi...
Last but not least, is another inborn instinct felines have – to work for their food. Regardless of the type of cat food or homemaderecipes you’re using, your feline friend could be watching the birds as a way to stalk a prey in order to eat it. Many cats won’t make the difference between a real animal and the ones on the TV screen. As such, it’s c...
The fascination of cats with watching birds is a multi-faceted behavior deeply rooted in their predatory instincts, sensory stimulation, and need for mental engagement. Understanding and facilitating this behavior by providing safe viewing spots by windows or even bird feeders can enrich their lives and contribute to their overall well-being.
You may observe that when watching birds, cats tend to make a bizarre sound that is similar to "chattering." The subtle sound may be one of anxiety -- your cat could be upset that he cannot access the bird. In this type of scenario, bird-watching can indeed trigger anxious feelings in cats.
Her jaw is slightly open, and it suddenly begins to vibrate rapidly as she emits a slight wavering cry. It sounds almost like the bird itself. It is fascinating to watch your cat do this, but you wonder if something is wrong. Is she ill? Is she trying to communicate something? Don't worry!
