Sue Dalton
Leucistic birds may at first appear to be albinos, but leucism is the absence of all types of pigmentation, not just melanin.
The eyes of leucistic individuals are normally-colored eyes, those of albinos ar red, the result of underlying blood vessels.
Stanford notes:
The observation was made September 1, 2007 at 2 p.m., between Buildings 360 and 370.
Recently fledged leucistic Dark-eyed Junco
Photograph
Camera: Olympus E-500; 0.017 sec (1/60)
Aperture: f/4.5; Focal Length: 150 mm; ISO Speed: 100
Sue Dalton
2007
Recently fledged leucistic Dark-eyed Junco with parent
Photograph
For details, see above
Sue Dalton
2007
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