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Why are my parakeet's head feathers changing color? Should I worry?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Why My Parkeet Is Changing Colour On His Head Top ? NOTE: I Do Not Feed My Parrot Oily Food

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on June 20th, 2019

Stress and diet can both contribute to feather health and coloring. As long as your bird is behaving normally otherwise, there is likely no cause for concern. Monitor for lethargy, loss of appetite, loose droppings or excessive feather loss (not due to molting). These are symptoms that should be addressed by your veterinarian or an experienced avian veterinarian.

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