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Is my Indian Ringneck's neck color change or white patches normal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Male

Hi... My pet Indian ringneck has these colors in his neck... Is he having some problem... If there is a problem I would like to know and possible solutions.. And also he have white patches all around neck.. I would like to know the reason... Thank you

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on July 13th, 2018

Some color variation is normal among birds, and if he is a young bird he may have some feather color changes as he ages. A little "white stuff" or dander is normal in birds, however if you are seeing things stuck to his skin, visible wounds, problems with the feather shape, redness, itching, etc then it could indicate something else such as an infection or parasites which should be treated. Making sure that he is kept on a balanced diet can also help ensure his feather coloration stays bright and any new feathers grow in healthy.

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