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Balding male mallard

MrsL3fty
28/09/2022 13:56

I just wondered if anyone could possibly tell me the cause of this on this male? I've seen plenty of balding females at breeding time but I haven't seen it on the makes at all 

  • 0 29/09/2022 10:56
    Maybe the head feathers are last to moult as they are the least important for feeding and flying. A similar sequence occurs with raptors according to some of our raptor group. Of course it msy just be a case of head lice,need to call the nit nurseBlush

    Pete

    Birding is for everyone no matter how good or bad we are at it,enjoy it while you can