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Leucistic Dunlin @ Cobourg Harbour (Calidris alpina)

A rare little bird because it has Leucism. Its a condition in animals characterized by reduced pigmentation. Unlike albinism, it is caused by a reduction in all types of skin pigment, not just melanin.

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Uploaded on July 14, 2014
Taken on July 14, 2014