It is called its crest.
Sounds a lot like a SILKIE rooster. There are others with large feathers on the top of the head. The Dutch Crested (Polish) and Silkies are among the few who have feathers on the head. See related links below to see others.
A birds body parts are the wings,feet,claws,head,and body.
Male cardinals may lose their head and neck feathers due to molting, which is a natural process where birds shed old feathers to make way for new ones. Stress, disease, or parasites could also contribute to feather loss in cardinals. It is important to monitor the bird's health and environment to address any underlying issues that may be causing the feather loss.
These are called down feathers. Baby chicks are born with it and eventually lose most of it as they become adults. The stages of feathers go as follows: Down feathers trasition to pin feathers, which is a chitinous waxy 'shell' or sheath that holds a primary adult feather. If your companion bird is itchy with pin feathers, and they let you touch them, you can gently pinch the pin feather between your thumb and index [or middle] finger and gently roll it until the waxy coating splits. This also doubles as great bonding time with you and your feathered friend. Hope this helps, I know it's lengthy. ;)
The base layer of feathers on birds contain small, fluffy, and extremely soft shafted feathers called the down. These are the feathers used in making pillows, comforters and clothing. They provide the insulation needed to protect and maintain their body temperatures during cooler temperatures.When temperatures heat up, however, birds can often be seen "sunning" themselves. By opening their wings and spreading their feathers apart they are able to produce a cooling affect by increasing air circulation. Turning their backs to the sun with the feathers in this position will reflect the sun's rays rather than absorbing them. This also acts to shade their legs and feet which are not insulated.
The feathers on top of a peacock's head are called a "head crest"
Just on top of my head, because the shuttle cock is made from feathers of birds.
This means your cockateil is lonely, with a lack of attention, parrots and other birds will start picking their feathers.
golden eagle
It keeps them warm silly head... Feathers are also much lighter than fur and are more aerodynamic (streamlined).
Sounds like possibly a Polish hen or a Silkie
Sounds a lot like a SILKIE rooster. There are others with large feathers on the top of the head. The Dutch Crested (Polish) and Silkies are among the few who have feathers on the head. See related links below to see others.
On the side, behind the cheek patch. It looks like a slit or small hole under the feathers.
Many birds have brightly coloured plumage. Parrots like the Scarlet Macaw, for example. Birds of Paradise are several species of bird that live in tropical forests. These birds also have vibrant plumage, and the male birds often have spectacular and elaborate feathers extending from the tail, wings and head.
how long for my macaw to grow back feathers on his head the mother plucked them in the nest box @2 weeks old?
If there are two or more in the same cage, one of the other birds is pulling them out.
One of the other birds is plucking them. They may stop on their own, but birds tend to attack anything that is different about another bird.