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A red and, a not so red Robin
Apr 17, 2014 19:53:00   #
59 Edsel Loc: Battle Creek, MI
 
I am told leucism happens more in Robins than any other bird.

Red
Red...
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Not so Red
Not so Red...
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Apr 17, 2014 19:59:32   #
tainkc Loc: Kansas City
 
Interesting. Never heard of that.

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Apr 17, 2014 20:03:09   #
Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington
 
Oh my gosh, how interesting.

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Apr 18, 2014 19:07:58   #
Robin19966
 
what is a lecuism?

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Apr 18, 2014 19:23:47   #
59 Edsel Loc: Battle Creek, MI
 
Robin19966 wrote:
what is a lecuism?



It is 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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Apr 18, 2014 19:25:07   #
Camshy Loc: Erie Michigan
 
Dave_the_new_guy wrote:
I am told leucism happens more in Robins than any other bird.


Cool!

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Apr 18, 2014 19:27:51   #
wmarcoux Loc: Massachusetts
 
Dave_the_new_guy wrote:
I am told leucism happens more in Robins than any other bird.


Interesting I have never seen a Robin like that. Thanks for sharing.

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Apr 18, 2014 23:55:21   #
Sirius_one Loc: S.F. Bay Area
 
Very nice pictures. The 'not so red robin' is fascinating.

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Apr 20, 2014 11:18:26   #
geolaval Loc: Laval, Quebec
 
I've never seen the lighter version.

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Apr 20, 2014 11:20:41   #
59 Edsel Loc: Battle Creek, MI
 
geolaval wrote:
I've never seen the lighter version.


I guess it only happens like 1 in 30,000

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