Funny Colored Robin

Alfresco - Jun 25, 2008 08:03 PM EDT
Nice sharp image. I think it might be a piebald, a genetic defect that causes partial pigmentation loss. The degree varies, ranging to almost all white, nearly albino. It can occur in many birds and animals. Check this out: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piebald

TravlynWomyn - Apr 26, 2008 12:41 AM EDT
I thought he was molting at first too, but on looking closer he seems to have some of the genetic abnomaly as my Canada Goose. Great capture of the robin, Janice. I like it. Vicki

sparkle1103 - Apr 25, 2008 10:27 PM EDT
Does molting mean he is a baby robin because I think he is an adult and he still has the colors on him. Thanx for the compliments

Jas - Apr 23, 2008 03:15 PM EDT
The molting certainly adds interest to the little bird. Great shot. :)

whittler113 - Apr 23, 2008 08:22 AM EDT
A very nice shot of a molting robin,he is putting on his summer colors.

shutterbug - Apr 23, 2008 06:17 AM EDT
Interesting pattern to the feathers colors, lovely photo of the Robin. Carol