ivy seems to be enjoying showers a little more now. she spreads her wings and flaps around, screaming lol! she doesn't preen almost at all though, it's very strange! is that normal for a younger bird?

anyways, just a few pics today, but better than no pics! she looks SO grouchy in the first one hahaha! she really did have a good time, though. she went outside with me in her harness to dry off in the warm sun.

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She is enjoying the sun with mom, too cute. It is very odd how their feathers turn green when they are wet. Not sure if there are any other species who's feathers turn a different color when wet. I am sure she will preen one day, not to worry. When there is more than one they learn from each other, but it is a basic instinct.

More wonderful pics Emily.

Harley doesn't preen a whole lot yet either, but he's learning!

Ruby at 1yr 4mo has really gotten into the preening now. She would just sit there and look wet at first haha Such silly birds we have!

Very cute! She does look "out of sorts" in that first one, lol! Love that second one with her resting her beak on your shoulder.

That's an interesting thing. As I understand it, it's because unlike most feather colors, there is actually no blue pigment in blue feathers. The blue color is entirely due to the feather structure's reflective qualities. Water (or any liquid) affects those reflective qualities, causing the feather to appear to change color until it dries out again.

Actually, there is one family that does produce blue pigment color in its feathers, the Touracos.

You can read more here: Schemochromes.

wow, that's really fascinating! thanks for sharing that information, nate!