My cockatiel's nose is red. Is it an infection? What should I do?

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Why is my Cockatiel's nose red is it because of the heat? Pet's info: Bird | Cockatiel | Female | 3 months and 6 days old | 0.16 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

This could be a sign of sinusitis, ie an infection of the sinuses caused by bacteria, a virus or a fungus. In countries with low humidity, this could also be a cause, however "heat" alone is not one. Some cockatiels also play with their nostrils and pick on them with their feet, This can also cause bloody discharge. However I do strongly suggest you take Rio to a veterinary doctor for an exam as a possible infection will need treatment. Here is a list of Avian vets in Chennai: https://www.lybrate.com/chennai/doctors-for-treatments-for-birds You can also take him to the veterinary college hospital: http://www.tanuvas.tn.nic.in/hospital_mvc.html

My cockatiel's nose is red. Is it an infection? What should I do?

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