Is this normal?

[parrotdaddy]

I bought home a Nanday conure yesterday. I've found some pink/reddish spots on both of his eyelids, essentially in the same location. At first I thought and was told it is just color, but I have some doubts. Before I go running to the vet in panic, I'd run it by here. Here are the pictures:
Right eye:


Left eye:


There are eyelashes where the relatively darker red spots are. The eyes are not wet.

Thanks much for any help.

 

[MikeyTN]

Since you just got him yesterday, it wouldn't be a bad thing to have him examined by a vet anyway. It's hard to tell what those spots are, I know my macaws gets blushed or they can get bruises in that area easily. But when it happens on both sides, that's hard to know.

 

[RavensGryf]

I also thought it was strange that it was on both sides. If it was just a minor scratch or something it would be on one side only. Better to get it checked out. Also good to get a "new bird check up" with an avian vet anyway. Good luck.

Nandays are gorgeous! Congrats.

 

[MonicaMc]

I'd be wondering what he's doing inside the cage, such as, was he sticking his head between the bars?

 

[labell]

I'd be wondering what he's doing inside the cage, such as, was he sticking his head between the bars?

That's what I was thinking. Still a good idea to have him vetted.

 

[antoinette]

Rather strange that it appears on both eyes.

For peace of mind I would definitely take him to the vet.
Rather be safe than sorry.