GROOMING
A good indication of a healthy parrot is a clean parrot. African grey parrots will preen their feathers often. Preening is the act of moving their beak through their feathers to make them neat and clean. this action helps to distribute oil and down powder to clean and waterproof their feathers. this is normal behaviour. Parrots molt on a regular basis, this is a stage where flight and tail feathers can be lost. After eating, the African Grey will rub its beak along a perch to clean it.