[Taxacom] Albino? Yellow-headed blackbird

[Richard Zander]

I think "leucistic" is the right word, Ken. I've seen the well-known
leucistic deer in central New York State, but these pictures are
phenomenal. See also: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leucistic 



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[mailto:taxacom-bounces at mailman.nhm.ku.edu] On Behalf Of Ken Kinman
Sent: Saturday, October 21, 2006 9:14 PM
To: taxacom at mailman.nhm.ku.edu
Subject: [Taxacom] Albino? Yellow-headed blackbird

Dear All,
      I'm not sure if the proper term is albino or amelanistic or just 
"white-bodied", but this unusual yellow-headed blackbird near Lubbock, 
Texas, is absolutely stunning.  It is such a standout in the photo
flying 
with other blackbirds (redwings and cowbirds), see the link below.  And
the 
photo which follows that one shows even more of its unusual markings.  A

very beautiful and rare bird.

http://www.russellgraves.com/temp/leas/graves-227582.htm

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