5 INTERESTING FEATHER FACTS

We share this world with around 400 billion individual birds. One incredible feature they have is their feathers which come in a surprising diversity of colors and forms. These soft, fringed plumes are unique to birds, the only other animals that had feathers as far as we know are their dinosaur ancestors.
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[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

If you enjoyed the video. Liking, Leaving a comment, or sharing it on Facebook, Twitter, Reddit, etc. helps out in a HUGE way. From myself and my bird buddies, thank you ALL for watching. It's greatly appreciated!

[@matthew-jy5jp]

Thank you for sharing another very interesting video Lesley 😊

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

@@matthew-jy5jp thanks again for watching. 🐦😊

[@sherrieoneillthompson7061]

Missy was named by the lady that found her in a street. Nest, parent and sibling all dead. After a late spring storm. They build such flimsy nests. A few sticks and a prayer. She was so cute, sucking up the Macaw feeding formula, from a little rubber eye dropper end. Wiggling all over. She didn't imprint exactly. She was fine with being released. Several other Doves always around. She left after a couple of years. Was gone for about 3 years. And suddenly was back. A neighbor called over the fence...there is a dove here that I can walk right up to. Come see if its OK. The minute I was in her sight she vocalized Coo Woo Woo. I replied same and she was instantly on my shoulder. Oh this is way too long .

[@SW13333]

@@sherrieoneillthompson7061 - What a wonderful story!!! Thanks for sharing. A cockatiel was lost for 15 months - owner found it. The cockatiel then made sounds and words in the past when in the owner's house. The owner made them back to it - finally united ! - Stephanie

[@user-yr5nv2gv7m]

@@LesleytheBirdNerd 'bunt' even means tattered, motley in grrman

[@BirdsandGhibliFan]

The shock molt, or birds suddenly losing tail feathers when frightened by a predator, and then growing them back later, fascinated me the most. Mind blown. 🤯 😮 😀 I didn’t know that phenomenon was a thing. “Little living dinosaurs” are a fitting description of birds. Speaking of dinosaurs, I visited the Natural History Museum during my short trip to London between August 31 and September 4 of this year. I remember seeing something in the Dinosaurs Exhibit that read that dinosaurs used their unique features to blend in, attract mates, etc., much like birds and their feathers. 🪶Also, there was a massive exhibit that showed a vast variety of bird specimens there, too. As always, thanks for sharing, Lesley!

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Oh no way, you lucky girl. I would be so excited and completely enthralled at a dinosaur museum. Thanks for sharing some of the information about how they used feathers similar to birds of today. I read that as I was researching. Awesome stuff 👍🐦 have a great night

[@elizabethanne8729]

*assblast* pardon my language 🤣🤣

[@rjoudi1]

I think the most interesting is the fact that the colors we humans see in a birds feathers is truly not the real color.

[@mamiemonrovia7654]

one of the most... ur so right on. Cheers

[@robranney-blake8731]

…and they see those UV colors in flowers, too, like insect pollinators do. Hummingbirds love my “white” Rose Of Sharon hibiscus bush.

[@tomtheplummer7322]

I always found it interesting the way flight feathers kind of zip themselves together along the quill.

[@Searogue2000]

The barbs and barbules of the vane on the bald eagle primary feather I found 30 years ago still readily zip together.

[@treasuresunderfoot7876]

I think the variety of shapes, sizes, & colors are so extremely diverse. Each feather has a desired purpose. Yesterday I gave peanuts to my squirrels, who tried to bury them. The Crows watched closely & swooped in to steal the peanuts. Leaving the squirrels stunned. But all was not lost, because in flew a Coopers Hawk which turned the Crows attention to scolding it. Good times & laughs.

[@mattbopp3977]

Leslie! I find you the most relaxing teacher that finally makes sense! Thank you for all of your research and energy into our feathered friends! God bless! Matt from Pennsylvania.

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

I am glad to read that, Matt. I hope I'm not too mellow though causing you to fall asleep, haha. Thank you for the kind comment. Have a great night 🐦😊

[@briansquibb999]

When photographing birds I am always fascinated by their feathers' symmetry and patterns closeup. It is nature at its finest. Thank you, Lesley!

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

That is very true. Even the birds who arent very brightly colored or boldly patterned, the feathers are just so wonderful to see up close. Beautiful creatures. Thanks for the nice comment. Have a great night 🐦

[@dalihoover9366]

Wow, I've never heard about the shock molt, losing all their tail feathers to escape predators. Feathers, truly a marvel of nature. Thanks, Lesley!💖

[@michaellyons5208]

I'm a big owl fan, and they have several cool feather facts as well. The facial disk of feathers around their eyes works much like a funnel to channel sound to their unevenly placed ears, and their flight feathers are adapted with soft, jagged edges to make them silent in flight. Great video as always. :)

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Owls are awesome. I've always loved that fact too. Thanks for sharing it and reminding me. Kind of wish I had of included that. 🙂🐦 have a great night

[@michaellyons5208]

@@LesleytheBirdNerd Time for an all owls update video

[@GiacomodellaSvezia]

Owls' feathers are part of their stealth strategy: their victims never hear them coming.

[@2Believe7]

Thank You so much! I found the Fright molt the most interesting for me .

[@baronesselsavonfreytag-lor1134]

P.S. Love your blue jay friends. People say bad stuff about blue jays but I find them to be sweet and thoughtful. Anyone who has been serenaded with an enchanting whisper song knows.

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Thank you. It's really nice to read someone saying something good about the blue jay. Not many people talk about the whisper song they sing because not many people have heard it. I've been serenading by one too. Have a great night 🐦

[@factsoverfiction7826]

They're beautiful, quick and nobody's fool. (Lol ... alest & intelligent.) Have been my favorite bird since childhood. I'm surprised: Why do some ppl not like them?

[@BirdsandGhibliFan]

@@factsoverfiction7826 Blue Jays are indeed neat birds, but I think the reason some people don’t like them is because they can drive other birds away at feeders, either because of their presence or because of their indistinguishable mimicking of birds of prey calls to deceive feeding birds that a predator is nearby. Also, they can eat the eggs and young of others birds, but that makes up a small portion of their diet. I think that their intelligence and how their mobbing behaviors have been known to help other birds and animals, including humans when a predator is close by, makes them awesome birds, in my view.

[@baronesselsavonfreytag-lor1134]

@@LesleytheBirdNerd I observed them being protectors and one was even the constant companion of a grackle but I'm not sure what they were up to. Oh, and I used a tree stump as a natural feeding platform and saw a jay patiently wait for a smaller bird to eat.

[@banjar10997]

Beautiful and informative video as always. Even though I am never in your Bird World (am in Central Europe or in NZ), I love watching them, and learn a lot. Thanks for your work!

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

That is so kind of you. Thank you for watching my bird videos. I'd love to do a video on birds of Europe and hope to one day. Have a great night 🐦😊

[@thewanderingartists]

I love when my cockatiels floof up and preen themselves, I love watching them do it, it's so fascinating to me how many feathers they have and when they preen their tail feathers, that's just adorable.

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

I know I love watching the birds preening their tail feathers too.

[@IreneDowningNature]

Very interesting and informative share on our feathered friends Lesley. Nicely presented. Lovely to see everyone's contributions on video and photos to make this possible. Thanks for sharing my friend. Enjoyed once again Irene.💖😍

[@MrPooPooJohn]

The ability to drop their tail feathers as an escape mechanism is extremely fascinating. I had no idea Birds could do this. It's similar to leopard geckos or other lizards being able to detach their tails in the same manner

[@jasonloke2219]

I am very fascinated by the Blue colours. Thank you so much for sharing!!! Thank God for feathers!

[@baronesselsavonfreytag-lor1134]

Cool video. I'm stuck in a concrete jungle right now so bird and animal videos are my refuge.

[@wendynordstrom3487]

My daughter is doing her 8th grade project on birds and your videos are so informative, interesting and helpful! I'llr have her watch this in the morning and take down some notes. Thank you, Lesley! We love the birds! 💕

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

That is so wonderful! I'm very glad to provide some help. :)

[@maryellacreations4190]

The way feathers move, each one may have their own specific display, that fascinate me a lot. Is like having thousands of eyebrows, to show feelings and non-verbal communication

[@stefanilin7981]

The blue color is stunning!

[@bobstud3754]

You know I thought I knew almost everything about birds but finding out that a birds feathers weigh more than its skeleton is mind blowing🤯!!! Thanks for the great info!

[@alexpearson8481]

At 2:06 can almost hear Lesley say..... “OK blue, time to fluff out your feathers for the camera”. ☺️😅😅. (another great video thank you!)

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Hahaha.😊🐦 thanks for the cute comment and for watching. Have a great night

[@sbrown6434]

Thank you! I loved the fact that blue is a trick of the eye! Your channel is the best. You’re the Bob Ross of birds. ❤️❤️❤️🦜🦆🦅🐥🦢🐓

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Thank you so much 😀

[@Dell-ol6hb]

Birds are truly among the most fascinating animals to me they are mesmerizing

[@suselew]

I am always amazed at the gorgeous colors of bird feathers or the patterns any combination of colors can create. God's artistry at work!

[@louisejacobs2078]

I’ve loved these videos and learn facts I didn’t know in every one. Thank you!

[@uwenorra4030]

I love to see your videos, you are doing a great job!!! especially this one about feathers is great!! I was tour-guide for birders between Alaska and Borneo and still learn from you, amazing!!! Regards from Germany Uwe

[@suejensen7730]

Leslie, love your videos and your soft voiced commentary. You really do have a wonderful way of teaching us about these awesome creatures. Loved all the info. My favorite thing that birds do with their feathers is "zip" them. When you see them slide their beaks downward along a feather they are zipping it or lining up the feathers. Too cool.

[@mobelue]

My wife and I enjoy your videos. Also, you said, “thousand years,” and “adaptation.” That makes us happy!

[@justjess6636]

I turned my husband's view of birds around just by having him experience them. He always thought they were loud and annoying, and yes, they can be, but they're also majestic and beautiful, mean and clumsy. I put bird feeders and his favorite bird, the Red Cardinal, was a regular visitor. Eventually, they reared a chick, and now there's at least six Cardinals that visit. My husband points birds out to me now.

[@thenaturekid3739]

I love all of these fluffy cute birds!

[@mirrorblue100]

Beautiful images and informed dialogue - thank you.

[@joniangelsrreal6262]

Loving this bird whisper channel …. Happy to attend this ornithology class Thank you for this information…🕊

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

You are way too kind. Thank you 🐦❤ have a great night

[@repetemyname842]

2:57- love the shot of that grouse! The entire vid was great- I learned so much about feathers you could have knocked me over with one...

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Haha! Thanks I'm glad you enjoyed those little bits of feather facts.

[@samueldasnher3482]

To me the most amazing thing about feathers is their colors, but also the fact that the ability to become air born quickly in emergencies! I Love ALL Birds, Esp. Those i rehab!

[@bettyslawinski8265]

So beautiful Leslie💛💛💛💛💛

[@cindybarton8562]

The tail drop is definately the most intresting. 💕 🪶🪶🪶❤!!~*

[@no1slisteninganyway]

That was interesting. Thank you. I didn't know there was no blue pigment in feathers.

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

I know hey pretty cool!

[@micahbirdlover8152]

@@LesleytheBirdNerd Iove they're bluejays feathers patterns 😍☝️

[@maureengunn7952]

Such amazing creatures! Truly gifts from God! Thanks for your information, so amazing ❤️🙏🏻

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Thanks Maureen

[@raymondjones7489]

The tail feather thing...fascinating!!👍💚😎

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

It really is!

[@RBTrujillo1]

What do I find interestting of feathers other than what all you mentioned? The beauty of feathers!

[@mikeash7428]

Some bird species use feathers in their nests for protecting their eggs and as insulation. Thanks for sharing your love of birds. I like your vids.

[@jimbolt5170]

Another really good video. I like how feathers, working together in layers, can create a effective “armor” for the little guys. Well researched, thank you.

[@russelder9743]

Lesley --never knew birds can loose tail feathers when scared.We just returned from visiting my daughters family on Long Island. Back home upstate NY I was curious after being gone for 3 weeks would my birds and chipmunks remember me and how I take care of them....lol they did remember......Blue Jays came from everywhere when I called to my Crows...Crows came as did my little Chipmunk named Eli...as I get older I love nature more and more. Thanks for al you do

[@sherrieoneillthompson7061]

Love your comment. You sound like me. Calling my Crows. Made a grab at my Morning Dove and got her tail lightly. She released all her tail feathers at once. Delaying her soft release by 6 weeks. Raised her from a tiny orphan, found in a street. Also, used to hand feed grapes to a Possum named George. The best to you!

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Aww Russ I love reading that. So glad you buddies were happy to see you home again. I hope you had a great visit. Take care and have a great night 🐦❤

[@malirabbit6228]

I’m happy your feathered and furry ‘ family ‘ remembered you after your visiting your other family !

[@russelder9743]

@@sherrieoneillthompson7061 love hearing that

[@wen-nz3sk]

Shock molt is what stood out for me and how many feathers. Wow!! Thanks Lesley. ❤🐦

[@charlesmccormick2625]

Exceptional videos; great new information, and our little buddies are under stress due to insecticides, food chain disruption!

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Thank you Charles. Insecticides are so bad for birds. Hope they recover.

[@jonminer9891]

Hi, Leslie. Thanks for a beautiful and educational video. I hope to have a chance to see more educationally focused vids. Thanks for sharing! Stay Healthy!

[@phyllisnunn2061]

Another great video!!!! Origin of their colors is fascinating to me! I'd also like to understand more about how the feathers form before they push through the skin. And how much if any discomfort birds suffer from this process.

[@factsoverfiction7826]

Music and plumage so beautiful ... this was relaxing and informative ... thank you.

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you

[@B1rdLadee]

My favorite is the blue feather thing. I remember someone telling me that and me thinking, ‘don’t be silly. If course they are blue!’ And then I went down the rabbit hole of feathers and color. Absolutely amazing! ❤️🦜

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Love that! It's pretty amazing how nature works. Thanks for watching. Have a great night.

[@donnagelina8548]

The variety of feather functions is amazing! Thanks Leslie!

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

It certainly is 😊 thank you for watching. Have a great night 🐦

[@joseenoel8093]

Thank you Lesley!

[@cherylknight6080]

I had a rescue Robin and he molted all of his head feathers. He was totally bald for about 2 years!! I thought he wasn't ever going to grow them back. I couldn't release him because I didn't think it was a good idea. Especially when winter will come around and there would be snow and he's bald. Then, finally out of the blue, he finally grew them back! He had a full head of beautiful feathers. I have no reason as to why that happened to him but it did and not ever again up to the day he was let free to go. I do miss him terribly!

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Oh wow what an odd mystery. How nice of you to take card of the robin like that. Thank you 🐦❤

[@micahbirdlover8152]

what is called the feather thing🤔

[@cherylknight6080]

Or the featherless thing lol

[@danis.9130]

I was actually relieved to hear that about the shock molt, a few weeks back I found a bunch of Jay feathers in a pile under my pine tree I was worried that something attacked the jay but I saw no blood, so perhaps this is what happened, I'm going to hope so anyway! I don't want anything bad to happen to those little blue squakers 😊. After learning those interesting facts about feathers makes us want to give credit to our Creator for such beauty!

[@mikecaetano]

I witnessed a shock molt earlier this summer when I chased off the neighbor's cat as it caught hold of a blue jay. All the birds in the neighborhood went nuts sounding the alarm about the cat. The wounded jay survived. It stuck around our yard for a few weeks until its tail feathers began to grow back and then it went its way. But no kidding for the week afterward the other jays in the yard seemed to go out of their way to show off their colors and their flying skills for us as if they were saying thanks for saving their friend.

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Aww I am so glad you were there to help and witness the Jays showing off to you. They probably saw you as a good human after that. Thanks for sharing. Have a great night 🐦

[@diannajepson8708]

They are so beautiful!

[@topaztp]

Didn't know about the tail shedding! Though it would make flying a bit harder till they grow back, it's quite smart!

[@terrilynn27allen88]

Beautiful video. My favorite part is how the birds get their colors. I have a book about feathers but only read a few pages. You inspired me to read all the way through.

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Wonderful. I hope its a good book. Have a great night

[@terrilynn27allen88]

@@LesleytheBirdNerd thank you.

[@dizzylizzy6571]

I always knew 🪶🪶🪶🪶🪶 protected 🐦🐦🐦🐦🐦 from the elements and from 🦟🦟🦟🦟🦟🦟but I never realized their feathers act as a sunscreen. Never pictured a bird with sunburn! Lol! Interesting too that they can shed their tail feathers in a pinch! Great video Lesley!!

[@ArleneDKatz]

Really interesting. I didn’t know about the colors not caused by carotenoids. I’m looking that up now. You are such a wonderful explainer ❤️ thank you

[@heatherwhitworth]

I never knew they could lose all of their tail feathers at once. I have a sparrow in my yard without a tail but it's been at least a couple of months and it doesn't appear to be growing back. He gets around ok though.

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

That seems odd. I hope it grows back. 🐦❤ glad to read that he is getting along fine though

[@micahbirdlover8152]

@@LesleytheBirdNerd I love intogo bunting so beautiful 🥰🥰

[@cantgetenoughoutdoors3258]

Always a pleasure to watch thank you once again

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Hey! Thank you very much for watching. Have a great night 🐦😊

[@jimatmile56]

Thanks again Lesley, you always teach me something new. God bless.

[@alexburke1530]

This was a fascinating video thanks for it!

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

That is kind of you to say. Thank you 😊🐦 have a great night

[@alexburke1530]

Thank you, you too 😊

[@leonidaslantz5249]

Lesley your videos are the most professionally done and most interesting in the bird world.I always look forward to them.The weight of a bird's feathers. in relation to total body weight was new to me as was the stress molting phenomenon. Thank you for doing all the hard work that you do in providing such a quality YT channel!

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Wow, thank you! Means a lot! I'm glad you enjoyed those two new facts you learned in the video. Pretty amazing stuff. Have a great night

[@desertfox3860]

Light scattering was most interesting to me. Thanks for sharing.

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

My pleasure!

[@tonysokaleoralvsky2640]

When you said Blue Jays are not really blue, that really blew my mind.

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

I know it's pretty remarkable for sure. 🐦😊

[@micahbirdlover8152]

@@LesleytheBirdNerd I was mind blown too☝️🤯

[@TheAuntieBa]

For me, the most interesting was the origin of the blue color of feathers. I’m used to connecting it with the reflections of sky and water. Most of the rest was intuitive for me. I have true color; I can see every shade and tint inside. Couldn’t believe how many feathers some birds have! Fascinating video, as usual.

[@rontaylor4235]

Thank you!

[@charliekezza]

My 2 favourite feather facts are A) velcro was invented after looking at how feathers locked together B) some, mostly male, birds have special breeding season feathers. Long tails or special colours that are then molted after breeding season

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Thanks for sharing!

[@merveilleuxetmagique]

I didn't know that their feathers weigh more than all of their skeleton! Thank you again for this lesson and your soothing voice!

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

I'm glad that you liked learning about that fact. They are all fluff haha!

[@MHarenArt]

I love how the birds can fluff up to keep warm. It's such a "cute" thing to see. Just at this moment in the season I am seeing almost zero birds in my area. (Eastern Shore Maryland).

[@BirdsandGhibliFan]

I think the birds are still around. But, I think because it’s molting season right now, the birds who are molting like to make themselves less conspicuous so they won’t be as vulnerable to the elements or predators.

[@mscir]

Very interesting, it never ceases to amaze me that birds survive winters. Thank you Lesley, have a great day. Some day you might consider pairing feather colorations with famous artists' styles.

[@clarahodgson3642]

Amazing pics and information, much appreciated, thanks!

[@sabrinadejong3153]

All of it was very interesting!❤️

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Thank you kindly, Sabrina 😊🐦

[@chicagolandrailroader]

I stared sneezing whenever there was a closeup lol. Thanks for making this channel and videos! Keep it up

[@TheJanda777]

I always thought the blue coloring was the interesting fact, but shock molting I hadn't heard of. Very interesting! Keep up the good work!

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Hey! Thank you for watching, I'm glad Glad you enjoyed that last fact about shock molting. Pretty neat for sure. Have a great night 😊🐦

[@wallykaspars9700]

Excellent video with useful facts.

[@stevehamilton3181]

Always enjoyable and informative. Thanks.

[@joanborger702]

I enjoyed this informative, lovely video! How nice to see the penguins, also.

[@janhammer4852]

Most Interesting was the sacrifice of tail feather,very strange but very useful

[@louisedixon42]

Very informative as usual. Thank you for the great video!

[@madcats1231]

Great video! I loved the beautiful photography!

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Thanks so much!

[@jeffcanyafixiy]

GREAT content Leslie 👍👍 I'd never heard about dropping tail feathers. Take care.. 👍🐧👍🐦

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Thank you 😊🐦 I found that fact interesting too. Have a great night

[@SW13333]

Lesley - Thanks for another great video! I knew how the tail feathers could suddenly drop - kind of like a chameleon lizard if it senses danger or a predator is after it. Something interesting too is a bird's bones are hollow - it's a big part of their ability to fly and travel quicky. - Stephanie

[@serenegreene6984]

So interesting! Thank you for this video.

[@alisonhilaryco1898]

Great video 😊 I have a turkey vulture feather that is SO big. It’s so lightweight, yet when I fan it, I can really feel the power of it. Birds are so cool!

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

That's pretty cool :)

[@ginafriend1690]

I find it interesting. My hair (a fellow hair/ makeup artist) with Fine hair however! I'm kind of featherless ☺😉!! But .. I wear a ponytail on hot weathered months! 😊 Hail to to my beautiful Hummingbirds, who will start taking their journey! 🥰

[@GratefulDeb270]

What a wonderful, informative video! Ty! 💕

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mel0dymak3r]

such beautiful footage as usual!

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Thank you very much!

[@christopherrichardson5352]

What a lovely video Lesley. I truly enjoyed it and your fascination and love of birds was easy to hear in your voice. Well done and keep up the good work!!! 👍🙂

[@raymondjones7489]

Awesome factoids ...thank you Lesley!!👍💚😎

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

You are so welcome. Thanks for watching

[@rickymanis6638]

I loved this video! I was fascinated by the chemical origins of the color of birds feathers.

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Hey thank you so much. I'm glad you enjoyed the video and the part about how they get their colors. Amazing creatures. Have a great evening

[@nature-treks.comhimalaya2255]

Great information, thanks, yes birds are amazing thing, love them

[@warhorse1956]

Right now in Florida, I'm enjoying watching the fledgling cardinals all fluffed up. Looks like they have funny oversized sweaters on. Plus they act like clowns too. :)

[@billsalgat8047]

Always enjoy your videos!

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Thank you very much, Bill. Have a great night 🐦

[@StormiidaeBlogspot]

The feather count was new to me. For whatever reason, I'd never thought of it. Also, your comment about melaninism concurs with what I've seen with my local crows, which for a number of years produced young birds with white or grey feathers feathers. The birds with white primaries never lasted through the first winter. By December the white barbs were gone, as if they were too brittle to hold up. Those birds were not the best flies, and easy pickings for small hawks. The white areas in the body were also compromised, and made it impossible for the birds to stay dry. Thanks for the great content.

[@wyomingadventures]

Pigments of the feathers is very interesting. And I didn't know wild birds could lose their tail feathers too. I knew pet birds did because it's happened to one of my budgies once.

[@LOOMIS1638]

That was amazing as always.

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Thank you, Aaron. I'm very happy you enjoyed it :)

[@annereynolds66]

Thank you Leslie , you always teach me something new . I just love birds also ❤