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on April 23rd, 2009 at 12:22 am
This past week I have had the fun of watching, what to me looks like a black bird with a long white tail. I did get a few photo’s of it, I hope to get more tomorrow that are clearer. What a neat bird to see!
I live south of mason city, Iowa. Is there any way for me to post a photo?
on September 11th, 2009 at 10:32 pm
i just saw a white tailed blackbird at my feeder. First one i’ve ever seen. It was the size of a grackle/blackbird and had a pure white tail no other markings. I have also searched for info on this bird with no success. Is it an actual species or an anomaly? I live in Ontario, Canada. Are they actually called a “white tailed blackbird”?
on September 13th, 2009 at 7:07 am
Sorry I have been so long replying. I have had a little technical trouble with Bird Table News, but it is sorted now
I think the opinion is that white feathers in blackbirds means an imbalance of some sort. It could be a sign of an aged bird, the bird has had an injury and the feathers have now grown back as they should. It can also be a sign of lack of correct proteins in their food
If you have a minute click this link and read an article – http://birdtablenews.com/2009/02/some-reasons-for-birds-with-white-feathers/
If poor diet is one cause then it could effect many birds if food is scarce.
Trisha, Bird Table News
on June 30th, 2011 at 9:13 am
Hi Trisha,
I’ve just had a good read around your website. It has really filled me with joy to see someone writing about our birds and obviously having a real enthusiasm for these wonderful birds. Keep up the good work, I’ll be returning to catch up with what has been happening in your garden. Steve.