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Why did my bird suddenly pass away after falling from its perch?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Female | 15 years and 8 months old

My bird got sleepy this afternoon and all the sudden she fell off her perch. She was disoriented, sleepy and had diherra. She passed but this happened within maybe 2 hrs. I was just wondering what may have happened since it was so sudden like that.

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Jessica Desrosiers

Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on September 1st, 2019

I'm sorry to hear about Noel's sudden passing. Unfortunately, birds are very good at hiding illness until it is too late, so it is possible Noel was ill for a while prior and it just wasn't noticed. Aging-related issues, illness, nutritional problems, sudden strokes, organ failure, etc are all potential causes of sudden death in an older bird.

If you're having trouble coping with Noel's passing, checking out some online resources such as the Rainbow Bridge where you can chat with other pet owners and even create an online memorial may give you some comfort in your time of loss.
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