Whitey
This leucistic Dark Eyed Junco has been a regular visitor at my feeders over the past 3 weeks, surprising me every time I catch a flash of pure white zipping across the yard or kicking under the feeders.
Leucism is a condition in birds and mammals that causes a partial lack of pigmentation. It is distinct from albinism which causes a complete lack of pigment, resulting in pink eyes.
Whitey
This leucistic Dark Eyed Junco has been a regular visitor at my feeders over the past 3 weeks, surprising me every time I catch a flash of pure white zipping across the yard or kicking under the feeders.
Leucism is a condition in birds and mammals that causes a partial lack of pigmentation. It is distinct from albinism which causes a complete lack of pigment, resulting in pink eyes.