My budgie opens its mouth wide. Is it vomiting, choking, or yawning?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Male
My budgie is opening her mouth wide open as if she's vomiting or something is stuck in her throat. It is also happened for a short time yesterday. Today also it happened for a very short period of time. She's active and she's also eating well. I cannot figure out what's wrong with her. I am feeling worried.
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Published on October 5th, 2017
Buddy may be yawning. Birds will do this close to bedtime or when relaxed. It is normal and no cause for concern. Regurgitation is also normal and is characterized by an up and down motion of the head as whole seed or food is brought up to share with a mate or owner. If the behavior persists, consider an exam with your veterinarian or an experienced avian veterinarian to diagnose illness or injury or to give a clean bill of health and peace of mind.
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Published on October 7th, 2017
She may be yawning. It is common for budgies to yawn when relaxed. Regurgitation is also a possibility. This is characterized by movement of the head in an up and down motion. Whole seed or partially digested food may be brought up to be "shared" with a special person or mate. As long as she is active and behaving/eating normally, there is likely no cause for concern. If the behavior persists, you can have an exam with your vet to diagnose any issues or to provide peace of mind.
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Published on August 26th, 2019
Hi, and thanks for your question. This sign could be compatible with an infection(commonly respiratory or gastrointestinal). Lethargy may be caused by fever. A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics may be needed. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!
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Published on September 23rd, 2018
I think your suspicions may be correct as the signs you described could be compatible with an upper respiratory tract inflammation/infection or possibly to a chronic rhinitis (inflammatory, allergic, infective). A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics may be needed. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.
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Published on December 20th, 2016
She is not old, but she is definitely sick, these symptoms are quite general so you will have to take her to an avian vet specialist quite urgently in order to have a few tests done and then the vet will be able to treat her.
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