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‘Pattern picking’ – this parrot has normal head feathers whilst only down feathers remain on the body. This is a clinically normal bird in all respects except for its plumage; all blood parameters are normal. Bacterial, fungal, parasitic, viral, chlamydial and metabolic aetiologies for feather plucking have been ruled out. The feathers on the head are totally normal. This bird was hand-reared and is now only 2 years old. The picking has been ongoing for 1 year. On occasion, during intimate ‘cuddling sessions’, the bird regurgitates on the owner. The bird only picks in the presence of the owner.

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