I have joined this Forum just to post this sighting as it seems a most unusual and wonderful thing. A white headed blackbird has been visiting our garden in Clarks Beach, South Auckland.
I have tried to post a photograph but am not sure how to on this site. Let me know if you would like to see a photograph together with instructions on how to upload.
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Neville Brook
White headed Blackbird
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Re: White headed Blackbird
I've noticed almost an epidemic of partially albino Blackbirds in Auckland over the last year or so. Seems to run in the male line only. At one stage I had three birds at the Big King reserve - one had a white head (well a bit speckled) as well as white in the wing and tail - this one was the original I think, another had just white in the wings (like a Tui!), and the third had a little white on the head plus in the tail. I've also seen one closer to home at Taylor's Park in Mount Eden. Definitely a genetic study in the making!
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Re: White headed Blackbird
Here is a photo of the aforementioned white headed Blackbird. Not a very good photo it has to be said, he wouldn't stay still for me on the day. I have seen him closer than this and his head appears to be solid white i.e. not speckled. We have lots of Blackbirds here and apart from being beautiful and a pleasure to have around the place, they are very helpful pollinators in our Feijoa orchard. Feijoas need birds for pollination, the bees are no help. If anyone would like a better photograph I will see what I can do.
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Re: White headed Blackbird
A closer photo would be nice, if possible. We had a white-headed blackbird around a Wanganui Park for a few years, possibly a similar looking bird to yours.
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Re: White headed Blackbird
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Just posted a pic on the 'white birds' thread of a similar boy... not as stunning as your guy, Paul!
Just posted a pic on the 'white birds' thread of a similar boy... not as stunning as your guy, Paul!