Molting

When I first saw this Ruby-Throated Hummingbird, I didn't know what was wrong with it. After researching, I now know it's molting. Those are pin feathers. When they molt, they don't lose wing or tail feathers.

[Diana]

How wonderful nature is, still a beautiful bird and capture. Fav

[Susie]

Great catch

[Kerri]

Beautiful

[KoalaGardens🐨]

he doesn't look happy about being photographed mid-molt either lol