[Wikipedia] Parakeets & Parasites: K?k?riki parakeets (Cyanoramphus) use the leaves and bark of m?nuka and k?nuka to rid themselves of parasites. Apart from ingesting the material, they also chew it, mix it with preen gland oil and apply it to their feathers. (link added by Mary Ann Machi)
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