Pheasants head!

[shivvy]

I have a pheasant that comes into my garden.  I don't think he is too old and is just getting his lovely long tail feathers.  However the whole of the top of his head is a silvery colour.  It nearly looks as if he is bald!  Is this normal?

 

PS - He's not the smartest bird I have ever encountered, but he is a real character and I could watch him for hours - dodgy head or not!!

[Tim B]

Ford prefect could charm mammals, it sound like you can charm birds, get him into your kitchen, he'll taste wonderful.

[WendyS]

Oh Tim, how could you !!!  

He may be bald because he's got some kind of mite or flea infestation which I doubt you can do much about.  Still, it must be a privilege for you to have him visit and if you can put a little bit of grain out for him, he'll probably continue to come and visit you and give you a lot of pleasure.  Enjoy him while you can as some fox will probably come along before too long and have him.