My parakeet has a brown spot on his beak

[tootercat]

I noticed a spot on BB's beak a couple of days ago and thought maybe it was something tht was stuck on it and he would rub it off. this morning my hubby was able to hold him while I looked at it and it is IN his beak! Is this something common or is there a known cause tht I can remedy at home? I realize I can only take responses as suggetions and I will get him to the bird doc tomorrow.

Thanks,
toots

[tootercat]

Dang I tried to edit my post but couldn't.

Anyway - I am not talking about his cere...it is about the middle of his beak

[tootercat]

UPDATE I called my avian vet and described the brown discoloration (formerly called spot) and the vet said it was a "freckle". As long as it was not "raised" on the beak - not to worry.... I am still going to take BB for a checkup in the next week because I'll just feel better.....I was going to say because she would actually see it up close and personal...but I'll just feel better period......

[truelove]

I wouldn't take any chances. Try calling your veterinarian just to be safe!
Ohh!! you did call! I read this whole post wrong! Sorry:P
Glad he's okay!!!

[shosh]

A FRECKLE!!??
Who knew?