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April 3, 2024 Trent Watts

Leucistic Crow.

Slocan, B.C. Canada

Info from Wikipedia.
This phenomenon is known as leucism, the partial loss of all types of pigmentation, including carotenoids. Leucism causes white coloration, white patches, spots, or splotches on the skin or fur. Leucism is also discernible from albinism because leucism does not affect the pigment cells in the eyes.

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hayl04-Apr-2024 20:18
Sorry - wrong message previously. It's a great photo of this strange crow.
hayl04-Apr-2024 20:17
Welcome to Canada and glad we could supply a great subject for this wonderful photo.
Tom Munson04-Apr-2024 19:30
Nice find and capture, Trent.
Missed Opportunities04-Apr-2024 17:26
I'm of the opinion there is something in the environment that's causing this to be as wide-spread in our bird populations - Nicely captured here!
Viviane04-Apr-2024 17:13
That’s special. Well spotted and beautifully captured.
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