Unusual Bird: “yellow” downy woodpecker
We have a downy woodpecker coming to our feeder that has dull yellow feathers everywhere a normal downy woodpecker would have white feathers. We’d love to have an explanation for this.
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I believe he might be melanistic
No, melanism is where there is an increase of melanin which causes black or darker areas on an animal’s body.
I know I’ve seen a name for this condition before I just can’t remember it.
We have a male and female at our suet also this year May 2023! In Clarksburg, MA.
I have one that comes to my feeder this year.First time I ever saw one!!May 20th 2024..Leominster, Ma.
I also have one. Also have the yellow downy woodpecker
I have a downie with yellow as well at our feeders.
South Central Wisconsin