Apollo 9 (White-rumped Shama)

This is a strange bird. Have been very patient with him. Molted once in a friend's home and molted again 2 months later in my home. Hmmmm....... he better keep his feathers longer this time round. Anyway, his form is rising up nicely now, a fella to watch out for. So far "chai" him at home only - will consider bringing him out soon or just let a friend keep him.

Apollo 9

Today found 2 primary tail feathers of Apollo 9 on the floor of the aviary. He must have molted them at the most 1 day apart. 1 measured at 8" and another at 8.2" The task now is to see whether with enough live food, it can grow back to his former 9" or longer. Last molt was just 3 or 4 months ago. very strange.