This is very good Stuart.
Good solid comp and IQ.
Love the curls on top of the head and perfect HA. The HA police will be very happy with you!
I would clone out the lower highlight in the eye.
Gail
Cool portrait...species?
The eye coloration is a sweet detail here, and I enjoy the curve of the neck.
I wonder if you could blend out the little oof blob on the right edge of the frame behind the bird's neck...?
That little bit is the tiniest bit abrupt as is.