Why did my bird suddenly get wobbly with a head tilt and look up?

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Male bird Tipu age 6. Cage covered with sheet at 9 pm. He was sleeping on perch with head put in his back feathers. Switched on light. He turned his head to the front but with a tilt and kept looking up. Usually he doesnt like being touched but didnt move when I did with the head still tilted up. Held him, got him down from perch. Stood in a wobbly way with toes positioned weirdly. Was wobbly with the weird head tilt for 10/15 mins. Sprayed drops of water on his face. Looked normal after 10mins. Pet's info: Bird | Parakeet | Male

Todd Cecil · Accepted Answer

Thanks for reaching out about Tipu. Monitor for repetition of the episode. If persistent problem, a veterinary visit is recommended. Possibilities include neurologic disorders due to ingested toxins (lead, zinc, plants, etc.), metabolic disorders, nutritional deficiencies, head/neck trauma, infections (viral, bacterial, fungal), just to list a few. Monitor appetite. Providing supplemental heat in the 80-85 F range can give some support. Good luck.

Why did my bird suddenly get wobbly with a head tilt and look up?

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