Galah Cockatoo Molt / Bald Spots Under Feathers

[Lyco1983]

Hello. Our Galah Cockatoo is approximately two years old, and going through a molt. We have been giving him spray bottle baths at least every other day for the last month or so. We are noticing that he is developing some bald spots under both wings, near the armpit area, and that it is symmetrical on both sides. He has never exhibited signs of distress, plucking etc, and recently had a full panel of tests completed for his annual avian vet visit that came back healthy.

Is it normal for a Galah to develop these "arm pit" bald spots during a molt, or is this a potential sign of something else? I'd estimate that the areas are approximately the size of a nickel, less than the diameter of a quarter.

Thank you!

 

[Shezbug]

Can you share some pics? They are all naturally a little thinner on feathers in the wing pit area so without seeing what you are seeing it is hard to say if it is normal.

 

[Lyco1983]

I'll ask my wife to snap some, she has a much better chance of getting some under-wing pictures without getting nailed by a beak haha

 

[Lyco1983]

Please forgive the action shots, the only way to get him to raise his wings is to play loud music and hope that he starts head banging

 

[Mizzely]

Some thin areas under the wings is normal. I agree it looks a little more bald than I am used to seeing, however, if it is symmetrical it could be normal.

My Jardine's "armpits" for comparison

 

[Shezbug]

They are a bit more bare than I was expecting but I agree with Shawna that they maybe could be normal for your guy with them being so even. Could be a crazy molt if this amount of bare skin is just new but I can’t say for sure- I’d definitely keep an eye on it to see if they fill back in a bit more.
Has the vet seen these wing pits or these photos?