Meg Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 Hi! This cardinal has paid me several visits. I've since learned that it's most likely lost it head feathers due to mites, stress or allergies. I read that the baldness creates difficulty in attracting mates and survival, and if it's due to mites, those can be passed on to their nests and babies. Heartbreaking. Another user suggested it's just molting. Anyone else have input? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creeker Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 I agree with mite related molt. Not a serious problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creeker Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 Won't let me edit. I meant not mite related normal molt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meg Posted July 8, 2019 Author Share Posted July 8, 2019 That's so great to hear! I'd never seen anything like it and my google searches only offered very sad info about it. Thanks so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creeker Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 http://archive.knoxnews.com/entertainment/columnists/marcia-davis/bald-crestless-unmasked-cardinal-looks-weird-but-is-normal-360a1450-ec42-2288-e053-0100007f0e2f-389320141.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hbvol50 Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 Not atypical. I have a cardinal just like this coming to my feeder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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