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Will the flight feathers of a parrot grow back if they are clipped?

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No, if a parrot clips its flight feathers, new ones will grow back. Bird feathers undergo a cyclic process of shedding and regeneration. This process is called "moulting". Under normal circumstances, it is not recommended to clip the flight feathers of parrots when raising them, because flight feathers are very important to birds, and they use their flight feathers for flight, balance, and to keep their bodies warm. If a parrot's flight feathers are clipped, it usually takes some time to grow back.

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