A parrot can die from grief. This is rare, but it has been known to happen. This usually occurs because the grieving parrot stops eating due to depression. Ultimately, it dies from malnourishment and not a broken heart.
Can a bird die from loneliness?
...but does it happen often? Not at all! I've had several single parrots over the years, and not one has died of loneliness. But it's also good to note that birds depend on each other for grooming and companionship, more so when raised by a busy owner who doesn't pay them enough attention.
Can a bird die from stress?
A review of the most common cause of death in birds in one zoological collection showed that most of the disease factors were of relatively low virulence indicating the pre-disposing factors such as stress added to the circumstances that allowed these opportunists to cause death.
What happens when a bird is depressed?
Birds that are so stressed that they are depressed may eat less and ultimately may lose weight. Since decreased appetite can also be a sign of medical disease, birds whose appetites change should be thoroughly examined by a veterinarian to make sure they aren't hiding an underlying illness.
Can birds die of a broken heart?
Very much true, they can die from grieving. I adopted two Budgies as a rescue, and a few days later one of them died. We brought home a new mate for the poor lonely male that evening, and he's never been happier. So, You really should keep an eye on her, especially since I've known a LOT of Parakeets to die of that.
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