How often do birds moult?
Most birds will go through this process once or twice a year. During a molt, the old feathers fall out and new ones grow in their place. There are two types of molts: partial and complete. Think of partial molts like redecorating a room. Only some elements of the old decor are replaced at a time, so the room might look a bit mismatched or incomplete until the next round of redecorating. Complete molts, on the other hand, are like a full room makeover, where all elements are replaced at once and the new decor creates a completely fresh look. Every feather is replaced at some point during the cycle, leaving the bird with a brand new coat of feathers. Different bird species molt at different rates, with some molting more frequently than others. Factors like age, sex, and the bird’s environment can also affect the timing and type of molt.