Participant Photo: Baldy the Cardinal
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I spotted this cardinal below one our birdfeeders earlier this spring. A few years ago I saw a blue jay with no feathers on its head. Would like to know what is going on.
Categories: Unusual feathers & bills
Tags: Bald
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Hi Debra,
The cardinal and jay you witnessed were molting. You can learn more about bald-headed birds here: http://feederwatch.org/learn/unusual-birds/#bald-headed-birds.