A Mississippi turkey hunter harvested a rare white turkey on opening day of the season. The bird, believed to be leucistic, ...

Of those millions of birds, less than 200 have a condition called leucism — a sort of cell defect that turns their normally brown feathers white. One of these birds is now under the care of a ...

Silver or “smoke phase” turkeys, like the one Windom shot, have a genetic disorder known as leucism, which is similar to but distinct from albinism. Leucism results in abnormal pigmentation of an ...

ALL red kites were once rare in the UK, but now they are becoming an increasingly common sight. But what still remains ...

You won't want to miss these beautiful bird pictures! Each photo was submitted by a Birds & Blooms reader and showcases the color and joy of spring birds.

When this occurs, it does not usually cover the bird's entire body white but rather only bits and pieces. It is called Leucism or partial Albinism. This is not common, but it happens often enough ...

Crayfish also play a vital role in the diets of hundreds of bird, mammal ... also have white bodies due to a rare genetic variation. Leucism also affects melanin production, but instead of ...

Partially leucistic birds can have one or more feathers that are white anywhere on their bodies, and the white is generally grouped on a feather tract like the tail or head. Leucism can be genetic, a ...

Unlike albinism, which affects all pigments, leucism only reduces pigmentation in feathers ... These rare occurrences often become local sensations, attracting bird enthusiasts and researchers alike.

Crayfish also play a vital role in the diets of hundreds of bird, mammal, and fish species ... leucistic crayfish also have white bodies due to a rare genetic variation. Leucism also affects melanin ...