This Juvenile male looks just like a female until it matures into its bright red feathers. Note on the bottom of this bird, see the red starting to fill in?
White-winged Crossbill
Country United States
State Illinois
Location Chicago Botanic Gardens, Glencoe IL.
Gender Male
Age Juvenile/Immature
Activity Feeding in the Wild
Rare (For the Location)? Yes
- Created Timestamp03/04/2022 19:23:20
- CameraNIKON D850
- Aperture4
- CreditJ BURNING
- Focal Length500
- Iso360
- Shutter Speed1/1000
These birds have so many color variations. Sharp and crisp shot.
Thanks Emil.
Great work!
Thanks Jay