Living In the Neighborhood

I have been seeing this bird around my house for a few days now . . . I think it is a female cardinal?

[Ellen E]

beautiful shot! love that light! Well, she *looks* like a female cardinal - never seen so much white before. ?

[Cissy B.]

That is a female Cardinal - interesting white head, however. Might have to research that and provide a report later!

[Cissy B.]

OK - this gal is a Leucistic Northern Cardinal - she has a genetic pigmentary condition that is harmless and quite unusual, and affects other birds besides Cardinals. Excellent and rare capture!!

[juletee]

@coastandcactus When I saw your picture from March 15 I thought that this was kind of the same bird. I knew that it was a cardinal because of the company she keeps - he is bright red! I haven't been able to get a shot of him lately but will keep watching for him. Thanks for the information on this one.