DB in SF Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 I'm a brand-new birder. This is the first bird I tried to identify, but couldn't. The Merlin app suggested a brown-headed cowbird but I can't tell if it's correct. Seen in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco earlier this week. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeon Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 Yes, Appears to be a young bird in a moult. Welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean C Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 Agreed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Spencer Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 And welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB in SF Posted August 31, 2019 Author Share Posted August 31, 2019 Thanks all! Now I have to go learn about molting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Spencer Posted August 31, 2019 Share Posted August 31, 2019 6 hours ago, DB in SF said: Thanks all! Now I have to go learn about molting. Here ya go. https://www.allaboutbirds.org/the-basics-feather-molt/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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