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My cockatiel keeps yawning. Is this normal or should I worry?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Female | unspayed

Why is my cockatiel continuesly yawning for five times in a row?

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 16th, 2016

Yawning 5 times in a row is quite normal in cockatiels. I would worry if she did the yawning over and over and very often. If that is the case you should take her to an avian veterinarian. Yawning in cockatiels is adjusting their crops which is ok, if it is done several times a day, but not ok if the bird is bothered by something in the crop so that he adjusts all the time.

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    Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

    Licensed Veterinary Technician

    Published on

    Yawning is a normal behavior for birds as it it for other animals. Excessive yawning, however, may indicate an irritation in or around the throat. Have her examined by your avian veterinarian if it continues.

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