"When the red, red robin comes"...in white
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W9OD
Loc: Wisconsin
Collectors item! I was thinking this morning, “Red Red Robin” they are really orange.
Another thought, did it have an accent?
Another thought, did it have an accent?
Apr 18, 2023 08:36:21 #
bbradford
Loc: Wake Forest NC
My question, even though its probably stupid is are you sure its a robin?
Apr 18, 2023 08:53:49 #
Yes. Definitely a robin with what biologists call "leucism," a genetic mutation that causes white or pale coloration due to lack of pigmentation.
P.S. there are no stupid questions, in my opinion. :)
P.S. there are no stupid questions, in my opinion. :)
Apr 18, 2023 08:57:12 #
None that I could detect. Interesting point, however. Judging by its behavior, this bird appeared to be tending a nest, just as many others were doing. That suggests to me that color may not play any part in the mating selection process, which may mean vocalization is more important...accent or no.
Thanks for the thoughts.
Thanks for the thoughts.
Apr 18, 2023 09:16:37 #
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Stlawrence wrote:
Been birding for 40-plus years and this is a first.
A rare find!
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Stlawrence wrote:
Been birding for 40-plus years and this is a first.
Amazing catch 🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯
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