David in NC
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I was shocked to see a bald female Northern Cardinal today on a feeder here in my yard. Of course I had to "Google" it, and checked out several hits.
I gather that it's not uncommon, there is no major consensus on why (with mites being the leading suspect) and that it *probably* won't affect the next molt (?)
Still...it was a unique thing to see...
Poor girl... I hope she's okay... |=(|
I gather that it's not uncommon, there is no major consensus on why (with mites being the leading suspect) and that it *probably* won't affect the next molt (?)
Still...it was a unique thing to see...
Poor girl... I hope she's okay... |=(|
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