Haha, yes they do sometimes utilize their tails for caudal luring, though I have never again seen him do this. I think he was just very excited and expected me to toss him a mouse! It is EXACTLY like a baby bird! I hope he hasn't completely grown out of it, because I think it's adorable still. He has alot of strange, quirky habits and that is why I love him! The associates at the pet store all asked, "Are you sure you want that one? He's pretty nasty." And I'm glad I ignored everything they had to say, because he's the greatest animal I've ever met!