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Dark Cattle Egret on a later date
I have uploaded another picture of this bird taken about two month ago. In the meantime, the head and much of the neck have turned white!
Habitat
airstrip
Location
Canefield, Dominica
Date taken
October 3, 2009
Scientific name
Bubulcus ibis
Equipment used
Pana FZ18
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Thank you. Yes, I believe that such a change is a rare occurrence, has anyone had previous experiences with that?

thanks
Niels
 
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Thanks Jonathan,
It would have to be a stain that was pretty stubborn, staying in the feathers for a long time and not getting significantly paler due to sunlight but only change as the bird molts, I feel

Niels
 

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Albinos and other odd birds
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