My conure is vomiting and tapping beak. Is she hormonal or sick?

Thanks for reaching out. No, this is not normal. Ingested toxicities, gastrointestinal foreign bodies, crop infections, are all possibilities. A veterinary visit is recommended for diagnosis and treatment. If he has been and continues to regurgitate, he probably is not getting many nutrients. See a veterinarian tomorrow if possible. Good luck.

If Rio has been vomiting for a week straight, or you suspect she ate part of a foreign item, those are both very concerning signs. I would seek veterinary care ASAP to rule out any issues such as a foreign body from eating parts of her bed, illness causing GI upset, parasites, infections, etc. It could also be that she is regurgitating as a sign she wants to mate, especially if it is only in one specific area/on her nest. Removing the bed may help resolve this issue some. It is also a good idea to remove the bedding if she is attempting to eat it, and to remove any extra treats or food other than her regular diet to see if that helps improve her symptoms- however, if they continue, seeking veterinary care is needed.

Birds do not recognize themselves in the mirror, so this would explain the mating behavior of regurgitating. I know it looks somewhat concerning, but it is more of a behavioral thing and is not concerning from a medical standpoint. If she seems more hormonal (like she's displaying a lot of mating behaviors), then you should expect this to pass within a few weeks. Unfortunately, there is not much you can do to stop her from doing this at this time...you'll have to just wait for this phase to pass. If she doesn't seem to be keeping any food down or is continuing the behavior for longer than a month, then it's best to have a vet check her out. There are a few different infections and conditions that cause chronic regurgitation, so it would be good to rule these out as a cause.

It sounds like regurgitation, but if you are concerned about it, it doesn't seem normal, or Mango shows other signs of illness, seeking a veterinary exam is always the best course of action (and will give you some peace of mind.) I would keep an eye on her as well and note down any other changes in health, if there is a pattern with this, etc as that could help your vet pinpoint what may be going on.

Thanks for reaching out about Monu and including photos. Regurgitation can be caused by many thing such as ingestion of foreign material (plastic, fabric, wood, etc), toxic ingestion (lead, zinc,plants), metabolic disorders (liver, kidney), infections and several viral diseases. Each of these have different means of diagnosis and possible treatments, therefore a veterinary visit is recommended. Chronic regurgitation can lead to dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, malnutrition, and more, making a veterinary visit even more expedient. Try offering small amounts of food and water, more frequently to decrease possibility of regurgitation. Good luck.

This does not sound as if this is a "happy" behavior, but sexually mature birds will sometimes regurgitate to mates. Most conures become sexually mature after 1-2 years of age, at the earliest. Other reason for head bobbing and regurgitation behavior is illness or a foreign body in the crop. If Opal continues to regurgitate, you should seek out an avian veterinarian for an examination. If it only happens when you pet the neck, try not touching the area for a few days to see if the regurgitation behavior subsides.

Thanks for reaching out about Bulbul. Is this bird only 8 days old? Regurgitation is not normal, but could be due to over-feeding, a crop infection or impaction, sub-optimal husbandry, viral diseases, and other. Older birds are more likely to have eaten a foreign body, something toxic, metabolic diseases, and others. If continues to regurgitate, a veterinary visit is recommended. Good luck.