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I have questions about this bird. I think it’s a magpie, but look at the head of the bird what’s going on ?
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Looks rough

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It really does look pretty beat‑up.

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hmm :thinking:

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:thinking:

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The bizarre, vulture-like appearance on the head and neck is completely normal and is caused by a heavy seasonal molt.
​The Molting Process: Many backyard birds—including corvids like magpies, jays, and even cardinals—shed and regrow their plumage in stages. When they lose the feathers on their head and neck all at once, it exposes their greyish-blue skin underneath.
​Pin Feathers: If you look closely, you can often see tiny stubby growths called “pin feathers” starting to emerge, which will soon sprout into a fresh, healthy set of feather​Other Contributing Factors: While a normal summer or post-breeding molt is the primary reason, temporary feather loss in this area can also occasionally be intensified by minor feather mites, stress, or minor social pecking within bird hierarchies.
​The bird is healthy and active, and its full plumage will return shortly once the new feathers grow in.s.

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That bird is a Eurasian Magpie (Pica pica).

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