We have two bird feeders outside the kitchen windows. Yesterday we discovered that there is an albino bird who visits the larger feeder. I suspect that he is a red-winged blackbird, and I think from his behavior that he is in his late teens....not quite an adult, but on his own.
His feathers are almost a light cream color. He has the size and shape and beak of a blackbird, and the area on his shoulders where we would normally see the red and yellow bands seem to be slightly ridged. He is more gentle than the mature birds. I'd say he plays well with others. *G*
This is our first experience with an albino bird. I took pictures with an instant camera today, and I'll see if I can get my stepson to catch the bird with his digital camera. Perhaps we will have something to share with you in a bit.
Comments (5)
I saw a partly albino blackbird today at a friend's house. First one I have seen for years. What a co-incidence!
Posted by Blue Witch | July 7, 2004 8:59 PM
Posted on July 7, 2004 20:59
Amazing! Now we just need one more to validate the saying about things coming in threes!
Posted by Buffy | July 7, 2004 11:44 PM
Posted on July 7, 2004 23:44
That's really interesting. Did he/she have red eyes? My only experience/knowledge of albino birds was an albino peacock - yes completely white but a full array of peacock feathers. This was in a bird sanctuary though. The problem with your chap is that he is going to be very conspicuous. Hunters could well go after him!
Adele
Posted by Adele | July 9, 2004 9:26 AM
Posted on July 9, 2004 09:26
That would certainly be something to see - I can't wait to see a pic!
Posted by bogie | July 11, 2004 7:10 AM
Posted on July 11, 2004 07:10
Interesting. Can't recall seeing an albino bird myself.
Posted by Dr. D. | July 12, 2004 8:56 PM
Posted on July 12, 2004 20:56