Ruffled feathers

The bird remains in a ball, feathers ruffled, motionless away from the group.

Diseases that may be associated

These signs can have several origins — this list is neither exhaustive nor a diagnosis.

Fowlpox

Chicken, Turkey · Viral · Infectious

Avian influenza

Chicken, Turkey · Viral · Infectious

Transmissible to humans

Nutritional deficiency in captivity

Cockatiel, Rosy-faced lovebird · Other · Nutrition & deficiencies

Newcastle disease

Chicken, Turkey · Viral · Infectious

Transmissible to humans

Ulceritis (ulcerative enteritis) of quail

Japanese quail · Bacterial · Infectious

Avian aspergillosis

Cockatiel, Northern bald ibis · Fungal · Infectious

Canary pox virus

Domestic canary · Viral · Infectious

Avian polyomavirus

Cockatiel, Rosy-faced lovebird · Viral · Infectious

Avian chlamydia (psittacosis)

Cockatiel · Bacterial · Infectious

Transmissible to humans

Ornithosis-psittacosis (avian chlamydiosis)

Rosy-faced lovebird, Rock dove · Bacterial · Infectious

Transmissible to humans

pigeon herpesvirus

Rock dove · Viral · Infectious

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Species concerned

Chicken Turkey Canary Domestic canary Rock dove Domestic duck

All symptoms

This information is provided for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for a veterinary consultation. If you have any concerns about your animal's health, consult a veterinarian.