Uploaded August 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Every summer people report seeing bald-headed Blue jays or Cardinals, wondering what is wrong and if they are sick, and how they can help.
Taken from Cornell Lab Feederwatch
feederwatch.org/learn/unusual-birds/bald-headed-birds
"In most of the cases observed in late summer and fall, the affected birds have dropped their head feathers simultaneously during molting, resulting in individuals being nearly bald for about a week. Many of these strange-looking birds may be juveniles undergoing their first prebasic molt, which produces the first winter adult plumage. For Blue Jays, this molt pattern is considered normal, and this molt pattern happens with enough frequency in Northern Cardinal populations to be considered within the normal range"
How to tell Blue Jays apart:
youtu.be/goh1wKDY54w
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Every summer people report seeing bald-headed Blue jays or Cardinals, wondering what is wrong and if they are sick, and how they can help.
Taken from Cornell Lab Feederwatch
feederwatch.org/learn/unusual-birds/bald-headed-birds
"In most of the cases observed in late summer and fall, the affected birds have dropped their head feathers simultaneously during molting, resulting in individuals being nearly bald for about a week. Many of these strange-looking birds may be juveniles undergoing their first prebasic molt, which produces the first winter adult plumage. For Blue Jays, this molt pattern is considered normal, and this molt pattern happens with enough frequency in Northern Cardinal populations to be considered within the normal range"
How to tell Blue Jays apart:
youtu.be/goh1wKDY54w
If you enjoyed this video please help support the channel by SHARING it on Facebook and Twitter. It’s a free way to help me TREMENDOUSLY! I GREATLY appreciate your support and I hope you enjoy the show!
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Lesley the Bird Nerd Merchandise from Teespring.com
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If you have a sick or injured bird in your possession I can not help this bird in any way it is strongly advised to contact a local vet or wildlife official before any decisions are made. It is very easy to do more harm than good when handling any wildlife.
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For business inquiries or Post Office Box information
please contact Jamie at lesleythebirdnerd@gmail.com
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#LesleytheBirdNerd #Molt #BaldBird
