Pale yellow small bird, Sussex, UK (1 Viewer)

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Rasmus

New member

• Oct 13, 2020

• #1

We spotted this visitor yesterday, approx same size as blue tit. We can't find any clue to what it is. Any idea?

 

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KenM

Well-known member

• Oct 13, 2020

• #2

A mutant poecile.....

Cheers

 

Richard Prior

Halfway up an Alp

• Oct 13, 2020

• #3

Rasmus said:

We spotted this visitor yesterday, approx same size as blue tit. We can't find any clue to what it is. Any idea?

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Welcome to Birdforum Rasmus, I believe it is a Blue Tit but it has some sort of aberrant plumage ( there will be a scientific name for this which others will hopefully provide). It’s a sitting duck for a passing Sparrowhawk though:eek!:

 

Steve

Member

Staff member

• Oct 13, 2020

• #4

KenM said:

A mutant poecile.....

Cheers

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First post from a new member and you write the above ? why couldn't you answer like R P, odd coloured blue tit would have done so the person has some clue as to what you are talking about ffs.

Seriously makes my blood boil when a new member's first post is answered in latin, sputnik, or some other nonsense?

"Purile" try that one.

 

dantheman

Bah humbug

• Oct 13, 2020

• #5

I'd say it isn't a leucistic Blue Tit (or an otherwise abberant plumaged one?)

Gaining a strong black tail with white outer tail feathers and similar wings seems at odds. Plus the bill appears too wrong - stouter seed eating type.

An escaped small Canary/Finch/Cagebird type?



Welcome to BF Rasmus :t:

 

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Steve

Member

Staff member

• Oct 13, 2020

• #6

^^^^^^^
perfect !

 

delia todd

If I said the wrong thing it was a Senior Moment

Staff member

Opus Editor

Supporter

• Oct 13, 2020

• #7

Hi Rasmus and a warm welcome to you from all the Staff and Moderators.

As Richard says, it appears to be a Blue Tit and I think it has some form of leucism, which you can read more about HERE in our Opus Dicationary.

I hope you enjoy your time here with us. I love Sussex, but have more knowledge of the West area around Bognor.

Cross-posted with nearly everone LOL.. @Dan... he could very well be right too!!

 

KenM

Well-known member

• Oct 13, 2020

• #8

Steve said:

First post from a new member and you write the above ? why couldn't you answer like R P, odd coloured blue tit would have done so the person has some clue as to what you are talking about ffs.

Seriously makes my blood boil when a new member's first post is answered in latin, sputnik, or some other nonsense?

"Purile" try that one.

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I tend to respond to the images not the OP as was in this case, certainly no offence intended, unlike in your case...did you forget your medication this am?

 

PYRTLE

Old Berkshire Boy

• Oct 13, 2020

• #9

Another vote for odd plumage Blue Tit.

 

Andy Adcock

Worst person on Birdforum

• Oct 13, 2020

• #10

PYRTLE said:

Another vote for odd plumage Blue Tit.

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Ditto.

 

dantheman

Bah humbug

• Oct 13, 2020

• #11

Looking at all 4 pics again would tend to agree.

Not seen any similar looking birds online - presumably pretty rare?

 

R

Rasmus

New member

• Oct 13, 2020

• #12

Thanks everyone!

I saw a very pale blue tit a while back (clearly a blue tit though) so initially thought this was another one even paler - but couldn't get the black and white pattern on wings and tail to fit.. A mutant of some sort then!

 

Xenospiza

Distracted

• Oct 13, 2020

• #13

Nice bird.
It looks like all its black and blue have been replaced by white, almost the opposite of this one: https://waarneming.nl/photos/3962214/

 

dantheman

Bah humbug

• Oct 13, 2020

• #14

Rasmus said:

Thanks everyone!

I saw a very pale blue tit a while back (clearly a blue tit though) so initially thought this was another one even paler - but couldn't get the black and white pattern on wings and tail to fit.. A mutant of some sort then!

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Genetic mutation/throwback.

Interesting the pattern fits to Long-tailed Tit ... almost a perfect hybrid scenario except for structure

 

Nutcracker

Stop Brexit!

• Oct 13, 2020

• #15

+1 for leucistic Blue Tit :t: