Is my parrot happy when it makes sounds or talks in its sleep?

It might be that he's not actually completely asleep, or he's just having a good dream! If he's otherwise healthy, active and normal, I wouldn't be too concerned. However, if you are seeing any signs of illness while he is awake such as lethargy, puffed feathers, not wanting to eat or drink, trouble breathing, etc, then this may be a sign there is something underlying which should be checked out by a vet.

It's possible your parrot may just be making chirpy/soothing sounds as a way to relax as he settles down to sleep, which can be normal. However if you suspect an internal injury from a fall, see signs of illness, or he is otherwise not acting normally it is best to seek veterinary care and a complete exam.

It could be that is just how your parrot fell asleep, which can be normal. If he is showing any signs of illness while awake, such as a head tilt then, refusal to eat, listless behavior, etc, then this is cause for concern and should be checked out by a vet.

A sudden change in behavior can sometimes indicate pain or illness, so a good first step is to have Mithu examined by your vet to rule out any health issues. If he checks out healthy, boredom or understimulation could be a potential cause. Spending more time together, offering a variety of toys that can be played with, chewed on, or torn apart, or even adding a playpen to his cage to let him stretch and be active may help.

Vocalization doesn't mean your parrot hates you. If it's high-pitched or excited with lots of wing flapping or interest in you, it may just be that Maui is excited to see you and is trying to tell you that! If he's cowering, hunched over, or screeching as if in pain, then that may indicate he isn't comfortable, and giving him some time on his own to relax may help. If he's showing signs of illness or pain in addition to crying out, then scheduling a vet visit to rule out any issues is always best.

A healthy happy and secure bird will usually sleep with one foot tucked up to his abdomen and his head turned around and tucked into his back feathers. I am not really able to imagine a bird with his leg and foot behind his head. It would be very helpful if you could upload a photo of your bird sleeping like this. If your bird is otherwise eating, drinking, has normal droppings and is preening himself properly, there should be no reason to worry.

I have not heard of birds clicking their tongues when they are sick. Birds are more likely to show other symptoms when sick like: fluffing up their feathers, staying at the bottom of the cage, shaking, sleeping a lot, not eating or drinking normally, abnormal stools, etc. I would not worry about tongue clicking as a sign of illness. Hope this helps. Best wishes.