Baltimore Oriole female by Jackie B. Elmore 6-11-2017 Lincoln Co. KY
Outside of a bird in the hand, it's almost impossible to see or photograph the brood patch. I was lucky enough to take this image during a feeder visit!
"A brood patch is a patch of featherless skin that is visible on the underside of birds during the nesting season. This patch of skin is well supplied with blood vessels making it possible for birds to transfer heat to their eggs when incubating." -WIKIPEDIA
Baltimore Oriole female by Jackie B. Elmore 6-11-2017 Lincoln Co. KY
Outside of a bird in the hand, it's almost impossible to see or photograph the brood patch. I was lucky enough to take this image during a feeder visit!
"A brood patch is a patch of featherless skin that is visible on the underside of birds during the nesting season. This patch of skin is well supplied with blood vessels making it possible for birds to transfer heat to their eggs when incubating." -WIKIPEDIA