Molting into Spring breeding colors.
Best viewed in 'original' size.
Note: The next image is the exact same bird on the same perch taken from the very same spot.
Nikon D800
,AF-S VR Nikkor 70-200mm f2.8G TC-20 E II 1/250s f/5.6 at 400.0mm iso280
Free Crop of DX Image Reduced to 220 ppi for Internet Viewing
full exif