Respiratory Infection?

[SD1030]

Every morning, when my cockatiel wakes up. He makes this weird exhale sound. He sounds kinda stuffy and congested. And what’s weird is that he always does it right after he drinks water. It lasts about 1 minute and then goes away. He seems to be drinking more water in the mornings than usual. I’ve attached a video.

I know they are dusty birds, but could this be an upper respiratory infection?

 

[Mizzely]

Interesting! Hopefully some cockatiel people will be by. I'm a bit of an alarmist and anything I even remotely am worried about respiratory wise I take to my vet

 

[Tiel Feathers]

My birds have never made that noise, so I have no idea what it is. I would probably make a trip to the vet.

 

[Shezbug]

I’d definitely either send that footage to the vet or just book an appointment for a check up so you can discuss it.