Leucistic Amerian Robin
by Jack R Brock
Title
Leucistic Amerian Robin
Artist
Jack R Brock
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Photograph - Photography
Description
Leucistic American Robin on the ground in the grass. Taken in southwester Indiana.
Leucism is a condition that affects birds' feathers and turns them pale or white.
Albinism is another genetic condition that can turn a bird�s plumage pale, but there are distinct differences between albino and leucistic birds. Leucism affects only the bird�s feathers, and typically only those with melanin pigment � usually dark feathers. A leucistic bird with different colors may show some colors brightly, especially red, orange or yellow, while feathers that should be brown or black are instead pale or white. Some leucistic birds, however, can lose all the pigment in their feathers and may appear pure white.
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March 20th, 2012
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