Alisterus scapularis

Australian King-Parrot at Aranda, ACT

Alisterus scapularis at Aranda, ACT - 6 Mar 2021
Alisterus scapularis at Aranda, ACT - 6 Mar 2021
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Alisterus scapularis 8 Mar 2021 Liam.m
Alisterus scapularis 7 Mar 2021 KMcCue

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Is this bird healthy? It seems to be degenerating or moulting? It has tamed us to bring food on demand perhaps weekly, husked sunflower kernels. Usually it looks very healthy.

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natureguy wrote:
   9 Mar 2021
Possibly moulting, those white bits are the feather sheaths which protect the feather as it is regrowing.
KMcCue wrote:
   9 Mar 2021
Thanks I hope so. I didn't mention it seemed to have trouble swallowing, stretching its neck vertically and gulping. Otherwise it appeared to be ok.

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