Sick parrots sit fluffed and listless on their perches or, if an illness has progressed to a serious stage, on the bottom of the cage. A parrot with pneumonia or other serious condition may make a barely audible wheezing sound when it breathes, sneeze frequently, or have a nasal discharge. Its singing or speaking voice may sound different.

Birds, being prey animals, are more capable than other creatures at hiding illness to avoid appearing vulnerable to predators. It pays to watch closely for any change in your parrot's behaviour in order to nip illnesses in the bud. Once far along enough to be noticed, respiratory infections in particular can kill quickly.
Do not wait even a day to see if your bird's condition improves. If your parrot seems ill, call your vet immediately and follow his or her instructions. The vet probably will want to see your bird right away.

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