Different.
I wanted to get a look at the feathers on the brown pigeon that's been coming around. So I sat outside and waited for the pigeons to fly to the bird feeders and finally got a couple pictures. I chose this one because at least you cans see its head.
The thing that I notice, right of the bat, is the tail feathers. When the feathers are fanned out, there is a gap with one feather in the middle. I haven't noticed this with other pigeons. Usually, when the tail is fanned out there is an arc of feathers. So ... it makes me wonder why. Did the pigeon lose those feathers or is it just the way they are?
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@Swede1952 "Did the pigeon lose those feathers or is it just the way they are?"
From the length of the middle feather, I'd guess molting. Once or twice a year, feathers will start dropping out, to be replaced by fresh feathers.
@ScottSoCal
Yes, I think that is what is happening. A couple other people brought that up. Cheers. 😊