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White-breasted Nuthatch (with Leucism)

This is an example of a white-breasted nuthatch with a rare genetic condition called leucism. Leucism is the partial loss of all types of pigmentation, including carotenoids - However, unlike albinism, it does not effect the eye.

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Uploaded on June 20, 2023
Taken on June 18, 2023