On May 10, 2025, Reddit user Imaginary_Walrus5209 shared a video of their English Budgie named Pio in the r/parrots account. It’s a video any bird fan will fall instantly in love with.

But wear isn't part of every bird's feather color change. Not so, for instance, with American goldfinches. They, too, go through a complete body molt in fall, after breeding season, ...