Why Budgies Vomit: Regurgitation vs. Illness and When to See an Avian Vet

Regurgitation (head-bobbing, offering food) is normal courtship/parental behavior. Vomiting (forceful, messy, recurrent) signals pathology:

• Infection (bacterial, fungal, parasitic)
• Dietary indiscretion or sudden change
• Toxicity
• Stress

If vomiting persists >24 hours or accompanied by lethargy, weight loss, or diarrhea, seek avian veterinary care immediately.