Feather duster budgerigar Feather duster budgerigar Feather duster budgerigars ("Melopsittacus undulatus"), sometimes called budgerigar mops, are budgerigars that have a condition characterised by overly long feathers that do not stop growing at usual periods, giving the bird the appearance of a feather duster. This condition is sometimes known as chrysanthemum feathering. The contour, tail and flight feathers do not stop growing, and they do not have the necessary barbs and barbules for the feather's structure to interlock. The shaft (calamus) is also curved, and so the feathers appear deformed and fluffed out. Individuals with this condition often appear less alert than nest mates.
Calamus-Wheatland High School the result of a merger of the former Calamus and Wheatland school districts. Toronto had earlier been a separate school district, and was incorporated into Wheatland sometime in the early 1960s. Calamus-Wheatland sports teams are known as the Warriors; their uniforms display the school's colors of navy blue and silver. The school fields athletic teams in 12 sports, including: As the school does not have its own football or soccer programs, athletes wanting to play these sports participate in a cooperative program with Central DeWitt High School. The school also has a competitive dance team. Calamus-Wheatland is classified as a