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My lovebird is weak and bleeding from his head with a white mark?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Lovebird | Male | 1 year and 4 months old | 0.014 lbs

I have a lovebird Holland but now he is weak he was supposed to be the strongest one but now he looks like he is bleeding from blood his head is read he was supposed to be like this before when he has water poured in his head but at the bleeding point there is a white mark plzz reply fast.

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Answered By Todd Cecil

Veterinarian

Published on July 10th, 2019

Thanks for reaching out about Red. Without a photo it is difficult to give any further advise, except a veterinary visit is needed as soon as possible. Blood on the head is a possible trauma from a fall or aggression by another animal, bleeding blood feathers, self induced trauma, a few viral diseases (PBFD, polyoma) just to list a few. Separate from the other birds, provide heat support in the 80-85 F range, ensure food/water is within reach. Syringe water if not drinking.
Good luck.

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