Albino and leucistic animals, although they are rare in the wild, have nonetheless been sighted in our oceans swimming among their herd or on land in the vast savannas and forests. These creatures inhabit various
Leucistic Dark-eyed Junco. This bird arrived at our place Oct 11, 2008 and stayed for 1 1/2 days. It was certainly the most beautiful bird I've seen since we've lived here. We live in the foothills of the Washington Cascades outside of Monroe, Wa on a private lake at 1000' elevation. It is the least developed lake in Snohomish County and we work hard to keep it that way. This year we've identified 64 species of birds on our property with many I'm sure that we've missed.
The White Ravens of Qualicum Beach, Vancouver Isld, CAN The birds are said not to be “albino,” but “leucistic,” a genetic defect resulting in birds that lack normal pigmentation. (“Albinism” is a...
More than a thousand birders have admired and photographed the stunning Anna's Hummingbird this year.
More than a thousand birders have admired and photographed the stunning Anna's Hummingbird this year.
Spotted on the grounds at Strawberry Plains Audubon Center. Allen (asparks306) and I had two sightings of this unique bird. Hopefully, we'll get more shots. © 2012 Curt Hart - All Rights Reserved
You'll be amazed at these photos of white cardinals and other lovely leucistic birds, including partially albino hummingbirds, finches and more!
Peacocks are found in different colors as there are blue peacocks, white peacocks and the other ones are half blue and half white.
Northern Cardinal exhibiting leucism Chester County, Pennsylvania
rare partially leucistic robin taken at the park in Yarker Ontario Thanks for all the info furryscaly! really appreciate it :)
You'll be amazed at these photos of white cardinals and other lovely leucistic birds, including partially albino hummingbirds, finches and more!
This beautiful and striking bird is a partial albino Northern Flicker, photographed in Massachusetts in Sep 2015 by Michael Beagan. A second, very similar, bird had been photographed nearby in 2012 by John Harrison, and – besides being very attractive birds – the two provide a good opportunity to discuss some of the details … White flickers Read More »
