Leucistic Ruddy Duck Oxyura jamaicensis
10,000 Birds
MARCH 9, 2011
I briefly entertained the idea that I had found a rare species never before seen in New York but quickly came to my senses and realized that I was dealing with a leucistic individual. Leucism “is a condition characterized by reduced pigmentation in animals and humans. Thanks, Corey! Wicked, right? Hat-tip to Stella.
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