What is the most common and dangerous outcome of an Eclectus consuming high-fat seeds?
Answer
Fatty Liver Disease (hepatic lipidosis)
Due to their metabolic need for a diet naturally low in fat, regular consumption of fatty commercial seeds like sunflower or safflower quickly overwhelms the bird's system. The primary and most serious consequence is Obesity, which directly stresses the entire physiological system. More specifically, this leads to Fatty Liver Disease, also known medically as hepatic lipidosis. This condition arises because the liver becomes inundated with excess fat that it is incapable of metabolizing properly, resulting in severe impairment of vital organ functions. This risk makes strict fat restriction medically necessary for the species.
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