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Brown-headed Cowbird Molting and Plumage Change

September 5, 2025August 25, 2025 by Steve Creek
uvenile Brown-headed Cowbird perched on a branch with patchy brown and blue molting feathers.

Discover the beauty of Brown-headed Cowbird molting, from mottled brown juveniles to iridescent adult plumage.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Bird photography, Birdwatching, brown-headed cowbird, juvenile birds, molting birds 2 Comments

Northern Cardinal Molting in My Yard Since June

September 5, 2025July 6, 2025 by Steve Creek
Male Northern Cardinal with bald head due to molting, photographed from the front in a backyard setting in Arkansas.

A male Northern Cardinal in my yard has been molting since June. Learn why early molting or baldness might occur and what to watch for.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Arkansas Wildlife, Backyard birds, bird health, Birdwatching, molting birds, northern cardinal, summer molt

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