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My budgie's eyes are half closed. Is my bird sick or depressed?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 11 months old

My Budgie has had his eyes half closed for a couple weeks now, is he sick?

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Answered By Emi Knafo, DVM, DACZM

Veterinarian, Board-Certified Zoological Medicine Specialist

Published on January 31st, 2018

Hello. I am worried about Spot. Birds should be very bright and alert. Half closed eyes are a sign of depression and lethargy which are subtle but real signs of illness. An exam by your veterinarian will help determine what’s wrong and how to best treat it.

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