Why does my parrot's wings keep flapping uncontrollably after flight?

Thanks for reaching out about Mitthu. Concerns are that he is having a seizure. Seizures can be due to nutritional deficiencies, liver or kidney disease, several viruses, exposure to toxins, etc. A veterinary visit is recommended for assistance with a diagnostic/treatment plan. At that time review diet, as calcium, protein and vitamin A deficiencies can be common causes. Good luck.

It's hard to see anything wrong from just photos however if you do have a video you can add in a YouTube link to your question for us to see. If Joy is holding the wing out funny, doesn't want to use it, or seems painful when doing so, it could indicate something such as an injury which should be checked out. Sometimes stress or activity can also increase breathing which may look like the wings shaking as birds expand and contract their entire chest-cavity to breathe. If she is otherwise normal and healthy and the wing is being used/isn't bothersome to her, I wouldn't be worried, but if she seems to have any problems breathing, the wing seems injured or painful, she seems listless, doesn't want to eat or drink, or shows any other signs of illness, having it looked at in person is always best.

Thanks for reaching out about Keasha. A veterinary visit is probably urgent. The first thing that is suggestive would be a neurologic condition. This could be a toxin ingestion (lead, zinc, plant), metabolic concern (liver, kidney), neoplasia (pineal tumors are fairly common in budgies), just to mention a few potentials. Fluffed feathers and dropped wings are suggestive of weakness or cold. Providing heat support in the 80-85 F range can give some support but is not a treatment in itself. Good luck.

I would strongly recommend a veterinary check up as soon as possible to determine the underlying cause of the seizures and give appropriate treatment. Infectious diseases affecting the central nervous system, nutritional causes, toxicities, secondary seizures (liver problems), metabolic diseases (hypoglycemia and hypocalcemia) are only few of the differentials. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation (where you can post pictures ) if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

Thanks for reaching out about Tring Tring and including photos. Bobbing up and down could be respiratory problems. Wagging sideways could be a broken tail feather or pain for other reason. Still eating and defecating? Check the vent for accumulation of feces. If continues, a veterinary visit is recommended to assess. Good luck.

This presentation may be commonly cause by seizure episodes which may be mild to severe, partial or generalized, frequent or infrequent; and may involve twitching, paddling or convulsing. A bird may present a sudden, temporary loss of consciousness and control of motor function it may appear disoriented and unable to perch. Metabolic /nutritional causes, infective diseases like Avian Bornaviral Ganglioneuritis (PDD), Aspergillosis / Aflatoxins and West Nile Virus (WNV), traumas and brain injuries may all be causing these signs. A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. Please find the time to give us a feedback about the consultation as that will be used to improve our service.

I would be concerned that something serious is going on with your bird. Weakness and seizure activity can be a sign of progressive liver disease. Ideally you should find an avian veterinarian in your area that can help diagnose what is going on with Tequila. The vet will most likely recommend lab work and possibly X-rays. I’m sorry we can’t be of more help. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Best of luck.