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Frances Jamieson

Toronto, ON, Canada

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This male Northern Cardinal has been seen at my feeders since the summer in 2023 – while moulting his feathers showed white areas on the breast, and a grey crest and tail, which has been maintained once moulting was complete. The upper bill also appears to have a thickened dark area on the surface.

Northern Cardinal – Male – Atypical Pigmentation

Male Northern Cardinal with altered pigmentation - late summer 2023

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