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"white" Red Kite

The leucitic,or "white" Red Kite photographed at Gigrin farm, Rhayader. It's unusual colour is caused by a rare genetic mutation which prevents normal pigmentation of the feathers resulting in predominantly white or pale plumage.

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Uploaded on August 22, 2025
Taken on August 16, 2024