Oddity of Nature
Leucistic birds are a rarity of nature and are not often seen. They are different from albinos in that they retain the pigment in their eyes, beaks, and legs, ...
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Leucistic birds are a rarity of nature and are not often seen. They are different from albinos in that they retain the pigment in their eyes, beaks, and legs, whereas albinos do not. Leucisim is a mutation when the melanin normally found in feathers is mostly absent. This causes multiple problems: they are unable to display colored feathers as part of mating rituals so therefore usually aren't able to reproduce; they are easy for predators to spot as they aren't able to blend into their normal environment; and the lack of melanin causes eventual deterioration of the feathers making them unable to fly well. This Allen's hummingbird also had a deformed beak. A rare sight indeed.
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Pamelabole
January 27, 2020
Amazing find and capture....and the beauty is so enhanced by your artistic touch! : )
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lizziemellis
February 15, 2020
Aww how sad , thank you for sharing the information and this beautiful portrait of this rarity of nature :-)
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