This male White-winged Crossbill was originally identified as having a fungus. It turns out is is an immature male in the process of turning red.
White-winged Crossbill
Country United States
State Illinois
Location Elmwood Cemetery and Mausoleum, River Grove
Gender Male
Age Adult
Rare (For the Location)? Yes
- Created Timestamp02/18/2022 13:02:43
- CameraCanon EOS 7D Mark II
- Aperture6.3
- Focal Length400
- Iso250
- Shutter Speed1/1000
Hi Mike,
This looks like an immature male to me. I don’t see anything unusual in the coloration. Am I wrong?