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Why is my bird on the cage floor with her head bobbing? Is she sick?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Female | unspayed | 5 months and 6 days old | 1lb

My bird is sitting on bottom of cage and her head is bobbing

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Answered By Megan, DVM, CVA

Veterinarian

Published on June 24th, 2017

This is usually indicative a serious sickness and distress. Unfortunately there are several different causes that can cause distress in birds. I would recommend to have your vet do an exam on her as soon as possible. I hope she starts to feel better.

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