My cockatiel walks in circles occasionally. Is this a concern?

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Hi, my cockatiel is walking around in circles on the top of his cage. He only does this occasionally. I can see no other signs of illness. I am going to make an appointment to the vet tomorrow, but was looking for advice. Thanks

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

It is very important in this case to examine your cockatiel to make sure no other signs are present. It will be very useful for your vet to actually watch a recording of these episodes. Occasional circling with no other clinical signs, could be perfectly normal and may be a stereotypical behaviour often related to boredom or stress. On other hand more consistent tendency to walk in circles may be a neurological sign, both compatible with a disease affecting the vestibular system (in charge of the balance) or the brain itself. The check up will be essential to differentiate between these two possibilities.

My cockatiel walks in circles occasionally. Is this a concern?

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