Like My Toupee?
Spotted this male Northern Cardinal the other day, and noticed his face looked darker than the others. Grabbed some shots so I could get a closer look.
Lo and Behold, he has a toupee! Cardinals have a tendency to "go bald" during the mid to late summer months. There are several reasons for this condition, primarily due to either mites, since they can groom all over except for their head, or from the stress of rearing their young.
Not sure what's going on here? Inquiring minds my never know. So, in the meantime - all we can do is admire that awesome toupee of his!
Like My Toupee?
Spotted this male Northern Cardinal the other day, and noticed his face looked darker than the others. Grabbed some shots so I could get a closer look.
Lo and Behold, he has a toupee! Cardinals have a tendency to "go bald" during the mid to late summer months. There are several reasons for this condition, primarily due to either mites, since they can groom all over except for their head, or from the stress of rearing their young.
Not sure what's going on here? Inquiring minds my never know. So, in the meantime - all we can do is admire that awesome toupee of his!