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Why is my lovebird's beak losing its orange color and turning fleshy?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Male | 3 months old

Cause of a 12 week old lovebird's beak losing the orange color from the cere down...turning a fleshy color.

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on September 1st, 2017

Beak color changes can occur as a bird ages. If Mr Splitz is otherwise acting normal and healthy, this color change could be normal. If you're seeing any signs of illness, bruising, pain, changes in eating habits, etc, then it could indicate the beak was injured and should be checked out by a local vet.

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