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23-FEB-2013

Leucistic Robin

Here is an interesting photo of an American Robin that was in my yard with other "normal dark head" Robins. He remained just long enough for me to take a couple of photos.
Leucism is an abnormal plumage condition caused by a genetic mutation that prevents pigment, particularly melanin from being properly deposited on a bird’s feathers.
As a result, the birds do not have the normal, classic plumage colors listed in field guides and instead the plumages have several color changes, including:
White patches where the bird should not have any.

Nikon D300
1/80s f/5.6 at 300.0mm iso400 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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