Some Birds’ Feathers Are Designed to Self-Destruct on Schedule

For most birds, looking good for spring means undergoing a partial molt. Because feathers are pure protein, shedding and ...
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Feather plucking in parrots is not random. Here is why it happens

Parrots are known for their bright feathers, sharp intelligence, and emotional bonding with humans. So when a parrot starts pulling out its own feathers, the sight can feel heartbreaking and confusing ...
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Parrot and a cat got into a fight and her toes almost paid the price

Parrots may look colorful and harmless, but beneath the feathers is one of the most intelligent animal builds on Earth. In this video we break down how parrots evolved from dinosaur ancestors into ...
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These bird feathers are so black your eyes can’t focus on them

Super-black feathers on these guys are like looking into a dark cave. Natasha Baucas, CC BY-SA What do birds and aerospace engineers have in common? Both have invented incredibly dark, “super-black” ...
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Spot a bird feather in your Kansas yard? Why picking it up could land you in court

The Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 prohibits possessing native North American bird feathers without a permit. The law, punishable by fines and imprisonment, aims to prevent the killing and ...
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Exotic birds find refuge at Ruffled Feathers in the North Hanover Mall

While waiting in line to meet Santa Claus at the North Hanover Mall this past holiday season, kids were asking their parents to get pictures with another attraction. The birds at Ruffled Feathers, a ...
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He wants his exotic birds 'Chico' and 'Pedro' back. So he's filed a lawsuit in York County.

A man has filed a lawsuit to regain custody of two exotic birds that he alleges are experiencing "wrongful detention" at Ruffled Feathers Parrot Rescue and Sanctuary in the North Hanover Mall. In the ...