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Leucistic Loon on a remote lake in British Columbia, Canada.

Photographer: Chris Whitty

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Collared peccary (Dicotyles tajacu/Pecari tajacu) with leucism amongst a squadron of typical peccaries

Captured by Ramiro Gonzalez, CC BY-NC 4.0

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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.

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