#leucistic

[todaysbird]

this leucistic common raven was spotted around anchorage, alaska. leucism is a genetic condition that results in a similar appearance to albino animals. however, leucism differs from albinism in that it’s only a partial loss of melanin; this bird can be identified as leucistic by their blue eyes, which would be pink or red in an albino bird. leucism often causes premature death in birds, as it makes them more vulnerable to predators and social rejection; additionally, melanin is an important component in birds’ feathers, and birds with less melanin may have weak or brittle feathers that result in poor flight or trouble staying warm. however, this individual has survived to adulthood and seems to be in good health as well as accepted by their flock.

[peregrinefalconlady-art]

A lil compilation of photos of the semi-leucistic/piebald mourning dove who has been visiting my backyard!

First two images are from this morning 💕

[maureen2musings]

seumas326

[fyanimaldiversity]

If you ever wondered what the best living vertebrate is, it’s the alligator gar in my totally not biased 100% scientifically backed opinion. They are just a flawless creature. Nothing wrong with them. Good tooth to snoot ratio, they have a winning smile.

They and other monster fish absolutely should NOT be in the hands of most private keepers at all and I do NOT support morph breeding of them because of that, but pretty fishy cute :c

[spinus-pinus]

Canvasback Aythya valisineria

1/8/2023 Los Angeles County, California

A very beautiful partially leucistic female canvasback!

[everydayesterday]

Wild Turkeys, including a leucistic female (this coloration occurs in approx. 1/100,000 per Audubon).

photos by me, 2024-03-25. A cloudy day at Cornelia Fort Airpark, so I will try another day when the lighting conditions are better, hoping that the leucistic bird is still around.

[katiefrog217]

Fuck I just realized, now that the final chapter of @mrghostrat's fic In The Room Where You Sleep is out, I can finally post this!

I knew about hognose Azi a long time ago, but held onto this because it was technically a spoiler. And now I can post him, Hurrah!!

He's based on a leucistic hoggie, which notably don't have blue eyes heh

[typhlonectes]

Check out this piebald Superb Starling, from Kimana Kenya, photographed by patosur on inaturalist.

A normal Superb Starling from Naivasha, Kenya, is pictured above as well, photographed by Sumeet Moghe on Wikipedia.

[frogposting]

leucistic cope’s gray tree frog by atreefrogcollective looks pearlescent

[herpsandbirds]

Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica), family Hirunidinidae, China

The bird on the left is leucistic.

Photograph by 陳承光 (@joinus12345) • Instagram photos and videos

[todaysbird]

an almost solid white bald eagle was spotted and photographed by a college student in oklahoma. originally mistaken as an albino specimen, this bird is leucistic, a similar genetic condition. leucism occurs when a lack of melanin is found in parts of or through the entire body. in albinism, all pigments are absent, leading to pink skin and eyes in most cases. leucism can still make life harder for birds, as melanin is an important component in both the structure of the eye’s iris and in feather composition. leucistic birds often struggle with weak and brittle feathers and poor vision as a result.

[wolfchanw]

I skipped feeding Boo this week because she was in shed and she has *opinions*

[bookrat]

A handsome lad hanging out in the campground

[fyanimaldiversity]

Leucistic black vulture (Coragyps atratus)

@ wendybirdsbyrv

[wikipediapictures]

White tiger

[aticketplz]

真っ白なコバンザメがいた。目は黒いのでリューシスティックでいいんでしょうか。

@東海大学海洋科学博物館

There was an all-white sharksucker. I think it might be leucistic because its eyes are black.

@Marine Science Museum, TOKAI University

ふつうのカラーリングの子。

He has a normal coloration.