Birds regularly shed and regrow their body and wing feathers in a process, called molting, that is critical for flight, migration, insulation, breeding and survival. A new study by University of Utah ...

Wondering why your bird is looking a little less feathered than usual? If you’ve ruled out health issues or stress resulting in feather-plucking, this is likely molting. It’s a natural (and essential) ...

Birds regularly shed and regrow their body and wing feathers in a process, called molting, that is critical for flight, migration, insulation, breeding and survival. A new study by University of Utah ...

Most backyard feeder birds molt from July through September, although some may molt through December. Molting is the process by which a bird replaces its feathers. Every molting bird needs extra ...