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[Hong Kong] Late molt or unusually marked

Late molt or unusually marked

Seen LV 18th of October.

Is this a Eurasian tree sparrow that is still molting or a light marked bird. I saw one in LV last year but this is the best view I've had.

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Yes, it's a Tree Sparrow. Some of the feathers are not producing pigment, which is why they are white. This may be caused by genetic changes or by a diet lacking certain nutrients.

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