Why are there red spikes on my budgie's head? Are they blood feathers?

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Hi, I noticed what I thought was blood on my budgies head yesterday and asked about what to do on here and I was told to clean it with a wet Qtip but while doing that I got a closer look and I am curious as to what the red spikes are. Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Male

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

These look like new feathers growing out. New feathers are very well vasculated, ie they carry blood while growing. Here is more information: https://www.petcoach.co/article/broken-blood-feathers-first-aid-and-removal-what-to-do-when/

Why are there red spikes on my budgie's head? Are they blood feathers?

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