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Posted 28 September 2012 - 12:52 AM
I saw this bird today in Olympia, WA. It looks like a juvenile, but what species?
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Posted 28 September 2012 - 12:58 AM
I agree with starling.. kind of weird seeing them with a white head like that though.
Shoot 'em all; let Photoshop sort 'em out.
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Posted 28 September 2012 - 01:36 AM
My first thought when I saw it was starling, but then it looked different with the light-colored head. It was all by itself and just stayed on the ground. Thank you for the replies.
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Posted 28 September 2012 - 02:14 AM
Could it be leucistic??
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Posted 28 September 2012 - 02:27 AM
Could it be leucistic??
If you have the Sibley's, flip to page 416 (or whichever page has the Starling). There is an illustration titled "Molting juvenile (Jul-Sep)" that shows a bird identical to the OP's. The bird is molting it's pale gray juvenile feathers and acquiring its adult winter attire.
This transition plumage is normal for starlings, it's just not the plumage people usually see and associate with starlings.
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Posted 28 September 2012 - 02:33 AM
Thanks Liam! I don't have the guide you suggest but I trust your knowledge....
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