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K K

Madison, WI, United States

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An American Robin lacking any red feathers. This wasn’t just lighting, I observed no red on this individual.

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A Not-a-red Breasted American Robin

An American Robin lacking any red feathers. This wasn't just lighting, I observed no red on this individual.

One reply on “A not-a-red breasted American Robin”

Ava Johnson says:

This condition is called leucism. The white/light feathers are caused by an absence of pigments in the bird’s body.

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