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Feb 9 10 10:20 PM
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"Leucism in birds is very rare. Data from Cornell Univiersity showed that there were fewer than 1000 leucistic birds out of more than 5.5 million birds reported over the years from 2000 to 2006. Some may think this bird looks wierd or strange, but I think different is beautiful! "
http://www.burdr.com/2010...-bald-eagle-in-arkansas/> The difference between leucism and albinism is often confused. Albinism is characterized by a total or partial lack of melanin pigment. Leucism is similar to albinism but it is a reduction in all types of pigmentation not just melanin. In birds, this can result in patches of white feathers. Also in leucistic birds, the eyes and feet are usually their normal color like this Bald Eagle
The difference between leucism and albinism is often confused. Albinism is characterized by a total or partial lack of melanin pigment. Leucism is similar to albinism but it is a reduction in all types of pigmentation not just melanin. In birds, this can result in patches of white feathers. Also in leucistic birds, the eyes and feet are usually their normal color like this Bald Eagle
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