Song Sparrow with a Mohawk (1 Viewer)

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bcurrie

Well-known member

• Jan 9, 2003

• #1

It was not windy, so I do not know why this was happening. But I think it is kind of humorous.

 

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Gaye Horn

Guest

• Jan 9, 2003

• #2

Brian that is one po'ed looking song sparrow... really had a gale going today eh??
We have tundras here.. watched them for a long time... great looking...

 

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Donna

Well-known member

• Jan 10, 2003

• #3

Maybe that's "male pattern baldness" in birds?3

 

Alastair Rae

London birder

• Jan 10, 2003

• #4

Lots of birds are capable of raising their crown feathers into a crest. It's just that some do it more than others. Good pic of what I assume is an uncommon behaviour for that species. (Maybe a N American birder can confirm?)

 

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Gaye Horn

Guest

• Jan 10, 2003

• #5

I am going on the premise that this song sparrow got caught in the cross winds thus making it appear as if it has a crest to puff up.. it does not and please correct me IF I am wrong. I suspect strongly Brian you simply caught the draft and at a precise moment!

 

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bcurrie

Well-known member

• Jan 10, 2003

• #6

While Gaye has a good idea, the fact of the matter was it was not windy that day in the least. However, to the absolute best of my knowledge, Song Sparrows do not have any type of crest. I cannot explain it. I even asked my son, you know in case my old age was getting to me, and he confirmed that it was not windy.

 

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Gaye Horn

Guest

• Jan 11, 2003

• #7

Shucky Darn!!! No Wind.. but something ruffled this little beauties feathers....hot air????LOL