Specialized Avian Medicine
Expert care for every feathered companion.
From preventive wellness and nutrition to advanced diagnostics, hospitalization, and surgery, our experienced team provides attentive care designed around the unique needs of birds.
Birds We Treat
Explore our bird care guides.
Each bird has distinct nutritional, behavioral, environmental, and medical needs. Choose a guide below for species-specific information and practical care considerations.
Amazon Parrots
Confident, social parrots that benefit from thoughtful nutrition, enrichment, and preventive screening.
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African Greys
Highly intelligent companions whose health depends on balanced nutrition, enrichment, and attentive observation.
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Macaws
Large, expressive parrots requiring generous space, strong enrichment, and species-appropriate preventive care.
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Budgerigars
Small, active parakeets that thrive with social interaction, safe exercise, and complete nutrition.
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Cockatiels
Gentle companion birds whose subtle changes in appetite, weight, or behavior deserve close attention.
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Eclectus Parrots
Distinctive parrots with specialized dietary and husbandry needs that benefit from informed care.
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Cockatoos
Affectionate, complex parrots requiring extensive enrichment, consistent routines, and proactive wellness care.
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Lories & Lorikeets
Energetic nectar-feeding parrots with distinctive dietary, hygiene, and environmental requirements.
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Lovebirds
Social, active parrots that need safe housing, enrichment, balanced nutrition, and routine examinations.
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Finches
Delicate flock birds whose enclosure, air quality, nutrition, and social environment support long-term health.
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Quaker Parrots
Bright, engaging parrots that benefit from preventive medicine, behavior support, and daily enrichment.
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Canaries
Songbirds that require clean air, appropriate lighting, safe housing, and careful monitoring for subtle illness.
View care guide →Preventive Avian Care
Early insight supports a healthier life.
Birds instinctively hide signs of illness. Routine examinations and species-appropriate screening help establish a healthy baseline and may identify concerns before they become critical.
Comprehensive wellness visits are generally recommended every 6–12 months based on the individual bird.
Testing can help evaluate parasites, yeast, and abnormal bacterial findings.
Bloodwork and other diagnostics may help establish baselines and assess internal health.
Vaccination, grooming, nutrition, and husbandry recommendations vary by species, age, and health.
Recognizing Change
Subtle symptoms can carry important meaning.
You know your bird's normal habits best. A change that seems small may deserve prompt veterinary attention.
Contact us promptly if you notice:
For urgent or life-threatening concerns, call the hospital immediately at (904) 256-0043.
Avian Services
Comprehensive care under one roof.
Recommendations are tailored to your bird's species, history, age, environment, and medical needs.
Continue Learning
Helpful next steps for bird families.
Avian Resources
Explore educational materials covering bird health, care, nutrition, behavior, and common concerns.
Browse avian resources →Educational Videos
Watch practical guidance from the Exotic Bird Hospital team and learn more about exotic-pet care.
Watch videos →Emergency Preparedness
Review essential planning information and know where to seek help when the hospital is closed.
View emergency information →Thoughtful veterinary care for the bird you love.
Request an appointment online or call our team with questions about your bird's needs.