“Piebald Blackbird” Turdus Merula 🐦‍⬛

Abnormal white or pale plumage due to a lack of melanin pigment can occur in any bird species but does seem to be particularly common in Blackbirds. This is often caused by leucism, a condition caused by genetic differences that affect pigmentation production.

Amazingly Blackbirds are green listed in the UK and populations are of least concern …hooray! 🤩

However, this comes with a caveat as the British Trust for Ornithology have recently reported that there are concerns about Blackbird populations in South East UK due to the usutu virus which is spread by mosquitos ☹️

Drypoint Intaglio Print.

Hand printed by the artist in Cornwall using Intaglio etching enk and natural 300gsm Hahnemuhle acid free specialist printing paper.

This print is one of a variable edition (VE) with only 7 prints.

This print is 14x14cm, you can select unframed or a black or cream wood frame under museum standard high quality glass is 30x30x1.5cm. 

On purchase you will receive one of the prints in the edition (this cannot be specified), which will be signed and numbered.

Postage is not included. Items will be sent via the Royal Mail Tracked Service. Parcels should be expected to arrive within 7 working days of purchase.

For orders outside of the UK, please contact me using the website contact form for postage prices