Odd bird in Cumbria (1 Viewer)

Surreybirder

Ken Noble

• Dec 30, 2015

• #1

Someone has sent me photos of a bird on their roof in Cumbria, taken recently as far as I know. I have to admit that I'm stumped. Someone suggested ptarmigan but I'm pretty sure it's not a grouse. Could it be an escape of some sort?
Grateful for help.
Ken

 

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nikothomsen

Well-known member

• Dec 30, 2015

• #2

Leucistic Rock Pigeon perhaps?

 

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Zheljko

Well-known member

• Dec 30, 2015

• #3

That is quite a normal pigeon.

 

Nutcracker

Stop Brexit!

• Dec 30, 2015

• #4

A fancy breed feral pigeon.

 

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AllanM

Well-known member

• Dec 30, 2015

• #5

Pigeon. A ptarmigan perched on a windowsill would be a sight to behold.

 

Surreybirder

Ken Noble

• Dec 30, 2015

• #6

Thanks, everyone. Not a snowy owl then o

 

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stevethehydra

Well-known member

• Dec 30, 2015

• #7

There are some amazingly weird-looking domestic pigeon breeds out there. This one isn't even that extreme-looking - but still easily enough to confuse people!