This is a morph House Finch. Instead of being red is yellow. It’s not a rarity but it happens not so often. Thank you my friend. 🙂 Reply ↓
There are about six of them at our feeder right now. The males’ springtime plumage is so bright and cheerful! You captured a particularly handsome individual, H. J. Best, Tanja Reply ↓
Please note that it’s not a regular red color, the feathers are predominant yellow. Not a reflection or backlight. Thank you Tanja. 🙂 Reply ↓
Have you ever seen a yellow cardinal? I haven’t personally seen one, but I’ve seen photos. Nature’s complexity is wonderful to behold. Reply ↓
I saw photos and a newspaper publication but never seen one personally. Nature’s ways to keep us interested…don’t you think? Thanks Linda. 🙂 Reply ↓
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You captured such a bright and vibrant house finch, HJ — lovely portrait.
This is a morph House Finch. Instead of being red is yellow. It’s not a rarity but it happens not so often. Thank you my friend. 🙂
There are about six of them at our feeder right now. The males’ springtime plumage is so bright and cheerful! You captured a particularly handsome individual, H. J.
Best,
Tanja
Please note that it’s not a regular red color, the feathers are predominant yellow. Not a reflection or backlight. Thank you Tanja. 🙂
I have seen some finches with yellow/orange feathers-they are quite striking!
What pretty image!
Thank you Urzre. 🙂
Have you ever seen a yellow cardinal? I haven’t personally seen one, but I’ve seen photos. Nature’s complexity is wonderful to behold.
I saw photos and a newspaper publication but never seen one personally. Nature’s ways to keep us interested…don’t you think? Thanks Linda. 🙂
What a beauty! I love this shot,HJ!
Thank you so much Clare! 🙂
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Love the lighting, a wonderful profile capture, HJ!
Thanks Donna! 🙂