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House Finch (Leucistic)

Carpodacus mexicanus

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Field Notes

Notes:

This female house finch's feathers are lacking pigment.

Reference Links:

EOL: Carpodacus mexicanus, Leucism, Albinism and leucism in birds

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
keithp2012
Added it to Rare Color Morphs, I just found a Female House Sparrow last week almost the same Leucism as the bird here.

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PublishedJanuary 7, 2012

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