#leucism — Public Fediverse posts

Opal, one of two white #ravens who are longtime residents at North Island Wildlife Recovery Center. She's not albino, please ignore my verbal error in vid.

Opal arrived at NIWRA centre in 2024 after being found with damaged feathers and reduced flight ability. In addition to her injuries, Opal has a condition called #leucism, which causes partial loss of pigmentation, making her more visible to predators, and results in weaker feather condition. She will remain at the centre.

Support Opal:
https://www.niwra.org/product-page/opal-white-raven

#corvids #wildlife #WildlifeHospital #WildlifeRecovery #nonprofit #birds #raptor #WildlifeRescue #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PNW #WhiteRaven #Genetics

Opal, one of two white #ravens who are longtime residents at North Island Wildlife Recovery Center. She's not albino, please ignore my verbal error in vid.

Opal arrived at NIWRA centre in 2024 after being found with damaged feathers and reduced flight ability. In addition to her injuries, Opal has a condition called #leucism, which causes partial loss of pigmentation, making her more visible to predators, and results in weaker feather condition. She will remain at the centre.

Support Opal:
https://www.niwra.org/product-page/opal-white-raven

#corvids #wildlife #WildlifeHospital #WildlifeRecovery #nonprofit #birds #raptor #WildlifeRescue #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PNW #WhiteRaven #Genetics

Truwana/Cape Barren Island trail camera survey captures blond echidnas, white-footed dunnart and more

Senior ranger Buck Brown knows the sandy beaches and dense bush of truwana/Cape Barren Island intricately. So when…
#NewsBeep #News #Wildlife #Aboriginal #AU #Australia #blondeechidna #camera #CapeBarren #FirstNations #indigenous #island #leucism #monitoring #Science #survey #Tasmania #trap #truwana #white-footeddunnart
https://www.newsbeep.com/au/531982/

White crow

A rare leucistic Eurasian crow spotted in Diyarbakır province, Turkey. Leucism is a genetic condition that causes partial or complete loss of pigment in a bird’s feathers while preserving its normal eye colour.

Photograph: Dogan Evsan/Zuma Press Wire/Shutterstock

#photography
#birds
#crows
#leucism

White crow

A rare leucistic Eurasian crow spotted in Diyarbakır province, Turkey. Leucism is a genetic condition that causes partial or complete loss of pigment in a bird’s feathers while preserving its normal eye colour.

Photograph: Dogan Evsan/Zuma Press Wire/Shutterstock

#photography
#birds
#crows
#leucism

Uniqueness
A leucistic otter feeds on a catfish in Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. #Leucism, a lack of melanin, resulting in pale or white fur. Animals with this condition can be more vulnerable because they don’t have their normal camouflage.

Photograph: Daniela Anger/Wildlife Photographer of the Year

#photography
#wildlife
#otters

Uniqueness
A leucistic otter feeds on a catfish in Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. #Leucism, a lack of melanin, resulting in pale or white fur. Animals with this condition can be more vulnerable because they don’t have their normal camouflage.

Photograph: Daniela Anger/Wildlife Photographer of the Year

#photography
#wildlife
#otters

A bird of amazing beauty: meet White Ghost, a leucistic female red-tailed hawk.

Photographer - Chris H. Petersen

#Birds #BirdPhotography #BirdsOfMastodon #Leucism #RedTailedHawk

A bird of amazing beauty: meet White Ghost, a leucistic female red-tailed hawk.

Photographer - Chris H. Petersen

#Birds #BirdPhotography #BirdsOfMastodon #Leucism #RedTailedHawk

Leucistic Rock pigeon

#nature #naturephotography #birds #birding #wildlifephotography #michigan #animals #birdphotography #wildlife #photography #pigeon #pigeons #dove #leucism #leucistic

Leucistic Rock pigeon

#nature #naturephotography #birds #birding #wildlifephotography #michigan #animals #birdphotography #wildlife #photography #pigeon #pigeons #dove #leucism #leucistic

Not only did I save up to see her in-person, but I also heavily researched her on social media, directly asked Adelaide Zoo to confirm her birthdate, curated a chronological playlist of her life and updated her Meerkats Wiki page. I even had her listed in the safety plan I referred to whenever my mental health was at its worst. Rest In Peace, old girl 🤍

🔗https://youtube.com/shorts/qZ2MX0W2HI8

#Snowy #SnowyTheMeerkat #Snowy_the_Meerkat
#Snowy_the_White_Meerkat #WhiteMeerkat #White_Meerkat #SnowWhiteTheMeerkat #Snow_White_the_Meerkat
#MichaelJacksonTheMeerkat #Michael_Jackson_the_Meerkat
#Adelaide_Zoo
#ZOOSSA #Zoos_SA #ZoosSouthAustralia
#Zoos_South_Australia #Meerkat #Meerkats #SuricataSuricatta #Suricata_Suricatta #Suricate #Mongoose #Mongooses #Zoo #Animal #Animals #Adelaide #SouthAustralia #South_Australia #Albino #Albinism #Kabbaway #Kabba #Kab #Kabbidge #Kabbidges #A_Quirky_Australian #Gday_Websurfers #MeerKab #Meer_Kab #Tribute #Memorial #Eulogy #RestinPeace #RIP
#Leucistic #Leucism

Not only did I save up to see her in-person, but I also heavily researched her on social media, directly asked Adelaide Zoo to confirm her birthdate, curated a chronological playlist of her life and updated her Meerkats Wiki page. I even had her listed in the safety plan I referred to whenever my mental health was at its worst. Rest In Peace, old girl 🤍

🔗https://youtube.com/shorts/qZ2MX0W2HI8

#Snowy #SnowyTheMeerkat #Snowy_the_Meerkat
#Snowy_the_White_Meerkat #WhiteMeerkat #White_Meerkat #SnowWhiteTheMeerkat #Snow_White_the_Meerkat
#MichaelJacksonTheMeerkat #Michael_Jackson_the_Meerkat
#Adelaide_Zoo
#ZOOSSA #Zoos_SA #ZoosSouthAustralia
#Zoos_South_Australia #Meerkat #Meerkats #SuricataSuricatta #Suricata_Suricatta #Suricate #Mongoose #Mongooses #Zoo #Animal #Animals #Adelaide #SouthAustralia #South_Australia #Albino #Albinism #Kabbaway #Kabba #Kab #Kabbidge #Kabbidges #A_Quirky_Australian #Gday_Websurfers #MeerKab #Meer_Kab #Tribute #Memorial #Eulogy #RestinPeace #RIP
#Leucistic #Leucism

More photos of the beautiful leucistic loon.

Photographer - Chris Whitty

#Birds #BirdsOfMastodon #Loons #Leucism

More photos of the beautiful leucistic loon.

Photographer - Chris Whitty

#Birds #BirdsOfMastodon #Loons #Leucism

Spectacular: a leucistic Loon!

I've got around 22 photos of this beautiful bird. I'll put up four here, and then post another four.

Photographer - Chris Whitty

#Birds #BirdsOfMastodon #Loons #Leucism

Spectacular: a leucistic Loon!

I've got around 22 photos of this beautiful bird. I'll put up four here, and then post another four.

Photographer - Chris Whitty

#Birds #BirdsOfMastodon #Loons #Leucism

Photographer Captures the First Known White Iberian Lynx in the Wild https://petapixel.com/2025/10/30/photographer-captures-the-first-known-white-leucistic-iberian-lynx-in-the-wild/ #amateurphotographer #wildlifephotography #naturephotographer #Spotlight #Features #leucism #bigcat #News #lynx

Photographer Captures the First Known White Iberian Lynx in the Wild https://petapixel.com/2025/10/30/photographer-captures-the-first-known-white-leucistic-iberian-lynx-in-the-wild/ #amateurphotographer #wildlifephotography #naturephotographer #Spotlight #Features #leucism #bigcat #News #lynx

Have you ever seen a white Common Raven (Corvus corax)? No, this isn’t a new species… or a ghost. 👻This Raven’s striking pale plumage is the result of the genetic mutations leucism or albinism. Leucism is a reduction in all types of pigmentation, including melanin. Albinism is the inability to produce or distribute melanin.

Photo: cedarleaf, CC BY-NC 4.0, iNaturalist

via amnhnyc

#photography
#birds
#leucism
#albinism
#ravens

Have you ever seen a white Common Raven (Corvus corax)? No, this isn’t a new species… or a ghost. 👻This Raven’s striking pale plumage is the result of the genetic mutations leucism or albinism. Leucism is a reduction in all types of pigmentation, including melanin. Albinism is the inability to produce or distribute melanin.

Photo: cedarleaf, CC BY-NC 4.0, iNaturalist

via amnhnyc

#photography
#birds
#leucism
#albinism
#ravens

Photographer Captures Ultra-Rare White Orca Off the Coast of Japan https://petapixel.com/2025/03/04/photographer-captures-ultra-rare-white-orca-off-the-coast-of-japan/ #naturephotography #killerwhales #Spotlight #Features #leucism #albino #japan #orcas #orca

Photographer Captures Ultra-Rare White Orca Off the Coast of Japan https://petapixel.com/2025/03/04/photographer-captures-ultra-rare-white-orca-off-the-coast-of-japan/ #naturephotography #killerwhales #Spotlight #Features #leucism #albino #japan #orcas #orca

The leucistic Black-capped Chickadee remains a constant visitor to the yard this winter. The white cap looks like a lion’s mane resting on its back and the black mottling on its head is quite distinct.

#Wildlife #Birds #Leucism

The leucistic Black-capped Chickadee remains a constant visitor to the yard this winter. The white cap looks like a lion’s mane resting on its back and the black mottling on its head is quite distinct.

#Wildlife #Birds #Leucism

As far as I'm aware, there are currently no plans to erect a commemorative monument or plaque for Snowy, despite her unique appearance and profound impact on Adelaide Zoo. If you also think she deserves a tangible testament to her lasting legacy, please sign this petition:

🔗https://www.change.org/Snowy_the_White_Meerkat

#Vitiligo #Snowy #SnowyTheMeerkat #Snowy_the_Meerkat #SnowyTheWhiteMeerkat #Snowy_the_White_Meerkat #WhiteMeerkat #White_Meerkat #SnowWhiteTheMeerkat #Snow_White_the_Meerkat #MichaelJacksonTheMeerkat #Michael_Jackson_the_Meerkat #AdelaideZoo #Adelaide_Zoo #ZoosSA #Zoos_SA #ZoosSouthAustralia #Zoos_South_Australia #Meerkat #Meerkats #SuricataSuricatta #Suricata_Suricatta #Suricate #Mongoose #Mongooses #Zoo #Animal #Animals #Adelaide #SouthAustralia #South_Australia #Albino #Albinism #Tribute #Memorial #Eulogy #RestInPeace #RIP #Leucistic #Leucism #Adelaide #SouthAustralia #South_Australia #Australia #Petition #Conservation #Wildlife

As far as I'm aware, there are currently no plans to erect a commemorative monument or plaque for Snowy, despite her unique appearance and profound impact on Adelaide Zoo. If you also think she deserves a tangible testament to her lasting legacy, please sign this petition:

🔗https://www.change.org/Snowy_the_White_Meerkat

#Vitiligo #Snowy #SnowyTheMeerkat #Snowy_the_Meerkat #SnowyTheWhiteMeerkat #Snowy_the_White_Meerkat #WhiteMeerkat #White_Meerkat #SnowWhiteTheMeerkat #Snow_White_the_Meerkat #MichaelJacksonTheMeerkat #Michael_Jackson_the_Meerkat #AdelaideZoo #Adelaide_Zoo #ZoosSA #Zoos_SA #ZoosSouthAustralia #Zoos_South_Australia #Meerkat #Meerkats #SuricataSuricatta #Suricata_Suricatta #Suricate #Mongoose #Mongooses #Zoo #Animal #Animals #Adelaide #SouthAustralia #South_Australia #Albino #Albinism #Tribute #Memorial #Eulogy #RestInPeace #RIP #Leucistic #Leucism #Adelaide #SouthAustralia #South_Australia #Australia #Petition #Conservation #Wildlife

I dedicate this special video to Snow White "Snowy" the Meerkat, who passed away on 31st October. As a meerkat enthusiast who spent years dreaming of meeting her in-person before finally being able to last year, the news of her death was heartbreaking. I'm forever grateful for the time I managed to spend with her, and to all the zoo staff and volunteers at ​⁠ for ensuring Snowy's life was as long and happy as possible. May she Rest In Peace 🤍

🔗https://youtu.be/aCa1tjfByLE

#Vitiligo #Snowy #SnowyTheMeerkat #Snowy_the_Meerkat #SnowyTheWhiteMeerkat #Snowy_the_White_Meerkat #WhiteMeerkat #White_Meerkat #SnowWhiteTheMeerkat #Snow_White_the_Meerkat #MichaelJacksonTheMeerkat #Michael_Jackson_the_Meerkat #AdelaideZoo #Adelaide_Zoo #ZoosSA #Zoos_SA #ZoosSouthAustralia #Zoos_South_Australia #Meerkat #Meerkats #SuricataSuricatta #Suricata_Suricatta #Suricate #Mongoose #Mongooses #Zoo #Animal #Animals #Adelaide #SouthAustralia #South_Australia #Albino #Albinism #Kabbaway #Kabba #Kab #Kabbidge #Kabbidges #A_Quirky_Australian #Gday_Websurfers #MeerKab #Meer_Kab #Tribute #Memorial #Eulogy #RestInPeace #RIP #SomedayMyPrinceWillCome #SnowWhiteAndTheSevenDwarfs #Snow_White_and_the_Seven_Dwarfs #Vitiligan #Someday_My_Prince_Will_Come #Song #Music #Leucistic #Leucism #YouTube #Video #YouTuber #YT #YTer

I dedicate this special video to Snow White "Snowy" the Meerkat, who passed away on 31st October. As a meerkat enthusiast who spent years dreaming of meeting her in-person before finally being able to last year, the news of her death was heartbreaking. I'm forever grateful for the time I managed to spend with her, and to all the zoo staff and volunteers at ​⁠ for ensuring Snowy's life was as long and happy as possible. May she Rest In Peace 🤍

🔗https://youtu.be/aCa1tjfByLE

#Vitiligo #Snowy #SnowyTheMeerkat #Snowy_the_Meerkat #SnowyTheWhiteMeerkat #Snowy_the_White_Meerkat #WhiteMeerkat #White_Meerkat #SnowWhiteTheMeerkat #Snow_White_the_Meerkat #MichaelJacksonTheMeerkat #Michael_Jackson_the_Meerkat #AdelaideZoo #Adelaide_Zoo #ZoosSA #Zoos_SA #ZoosSouthAustralia #Zoos_South_Australia #Meerkat #Meerkats #SuricataSuricatta #Suricata_Suricatta #Suricate #Mongoose #Mongooses #Zoo #Animal #Animals #Adelaide #SouthAustralia #South_Australia #Albino #Albinism #Kabbaway #Kabba #Kab #Kabbidge #Kabbidges #A_Quirky_Australian #Gday_Websurfers #MeerKab #Meer_Kab #Tribute #Memorial #Eulogy #RestInPeace #RIP #SomedayMyPrinceWillCome #SnowWhiteAndTheSevenDwarfs #Snow_White_and_the_Seven_Dwarfs #Vitiligan #Someday_My_Prince_Will_Come #Song #Music #Leucistic #Leucism #YouTube #Video #YouTuber #YT #YTer

@wurzelmann @aizenmi @Elenyafinwe @horatiorama @mimikaetzchen @ZurichCrowCollective @CORVUSPHERE @corvid

I finally managed to take passable photos of the juvenile of my #crow friends, who got extreme #leucism

Curiously, of all the juvenile crows of this year, that little one is the only one that I still see around.

@wurzelmann @aizenmi @Elenyafinwe @horatiorama @mimikaetzchen @ZurichCrowCollective @CORVUSPHERE @corvid

I finally managed to take passable photos of the juvenile of my #crow friends, who got extreme #leucism

Curiously, of all the juvenile crows of this year, that little one is the only one that I still see around.

lucky day - encountered this exceptional squirrel just now in Prospect Park, Brooklyn. It's an eastern gray #squirrel with #leucism

I haven't seen any migrants at the feeders. The flock of American goldfinches in our yard sing all day. The males are molting into their summer feathers. The females are not as brightly colored, but I think this very pale goldfinch may be leucistic. The downy woodpeckers are chasing each other around the yard and the house finches are numerous and colorful. #birds #birding #birdsofmastodon #birdphotography #nature #HoosierMast #goldfinches #woodpecker #housefinch #leucism

I haven't seen any migrants at the feeders. The flock of American goldfinches in our yard sing all day. The males are molting into their summer feathers. The females are not as brightly colored, but I think this very pale goldfinch may be leucistic. The downy woodpeckers are chasing each other around the yard and the house finches are numerous and colorful. #birds #birding #birdsofmastodon #birdphotography #nature #HoosierMast #goldfinches #woodpecker #housefinch #leucism

Coolest new kid on the block 😍 A first for me. I hope it sticks around for a bit so I can get photos too.⁠
#birds #birdsofMastodon #birdwatching #birdsofnorthamerica #leucism #nature #Ostdrossel

Coolest new kid on the block 😍 A first for me. I hope it sticks around for a bit so I can get photos too.⁠
#birds #birdsofMastodon #birdwatching #birdsofnorthamerica #leucism #nature #Ostdrossel

I saw this rare albinistic (correction: leucistic!) sparrow today.

Unfortunately, I didn't have a proper camera with me, and I wasn't able to get a good shot with my phone either.

#nature #wildlife #birds #albinism #leucism
(photo: @kernpanik | license: public domain / CC-0)

I saw this rare albinistic (correction: leucistic!) sparrow today.

Unfortunately, I didn't have a proper camera with me, and I wasn't able to get a good shot with my phone either.

#nature #wildlife #birds #albinism #leucism
(photo: @kernpanik | license: public domain / CC-0)

A rare leucistic Bald Eagle:

#Photography #BaldEagle #Leucism

photo by Hixson Creations

A rare leucistic Bald Eagle:

#Photography #BaldEagle #Leucism

photo by Hixson Creations

Happy Friday!

This morning our resident Swamp Wallaby was in the backyard and was so engaged with nibbling tasty grass that I managed to leave the house and take the car out without it hopping away. This also meant I got a few photos too.

Then, upon getting to work, I found the White Magpie again. Clearly a good day for wildlife.

#WildOz #AustralianWildlife #Leucism #SwampWallaby #AustralianMagpie #nature

Happy Friday!

This morning our resident Swamp Wallaby was in the backyard and was so engaged with nibbling tasty grass that I managed to leave the house and take the car out without it hopping away. This also meant I got a few photos too.

Then, upon getting to work, I found the White Magpie again. Clearly a good day for wildlife.

#WildOz #AustralianWildlife #Leucism #SwampWallaby #AustralianMagpie #nature

Interesting sighting a few weeks back in the #durham region of #ontario that I thought I would share here.
This #bird is a #leucistic #blackcappedchickadee
#leucism causes a lack of black pigment in the #Birds feathers.

#birding #birdwatching #birdphoto #BirdPhotogaphy #birdnerd

Don't fret bird fans! Despite having to go in to the office today, I still came through with the goods.

Here's an unusual Australian Magpie with leucism (a condition that means the bird produces less melatonin than normal).

#bird #photo #nature #leucism #AustralianWildlife #AustralianMagpie