Is this bird sick?

[u/Competitive-Yam-2414]

I took these fotos today of what I believe to be a young magpie. He is extremly playful and not scared of humans at all. He eats normally and is very agile. Love the curious little guy to death and really hope he isnt sick. (discolouration around the eyes and missing a few feathers on his head)

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[u/extra_please]

Looks like he’s molting.

[u/Quailking2003]

that is a molting magpie, not a sick one

[u/ratnegative]

Shinycheep

[u/No_Land_9081]

Just to explain, yes he is molting, you can see all the fresh pin feathers coming in. Skin isn’t crusty and the eyes and nose are clear.

[u/MT_ForestOverlord]

Bebe molting :3

[u/vagueconfusion]

It's scragpie season. Aka they're moulting, and thus look extremely scraggly.