RE: [cayugabirds-l] Color change without molt

I read about that, too, although can’t remember where. Deb From: bounce-125404995-83565...@list.cornell.edu On Behalf Of Peter Saracino Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2021 4:44 PM To: CAYUGABIRDS-L Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Color change without molt I recently read a curious account

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Color change without molt

r Saracino Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2021 4:43 PM To: Cayuga birds Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Color change without molt I recently read a curious account in "Naturally Curious Day by Day" (Mary Holland) concerning the plumage of snow buntings. According to Ms. Holland, the totally

[cayugabirds-l] Color change without molt (cont'd.)

My apologies. In describing the breeding plumage of the bunting male I meant to write " white head and belly and jet-black BACK". SAR -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES

[cayugabirds-l] Color change without molt

I recently read a curious account in "Naturally Curious Day by Day" (Mary Holland) concerning the plumage of snow buntings. According to Ms. Holland, the totally white head and belly and jet-black head of a breeding plumage male is not the product of a Spring molt. Evidently snow buntings molt