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By esiuol

Unusual Crow

Saturday morning walk around the reservoirs in Milngavie.
Spotted this crow with unusual white feathers among a small group of normal coloured black ones. 
The condition, known as Leucism, is due to a lack of melanin. 
According to the BTO, ‘The reduction of pigment in leucistic birds causes feathers to weaken and be more prone to wear. In some situations, this can hinder flight, which, in addition to leucistic birds usually being more conspicuous, can heighten risk of predation. There is also evidence that leucistic birds might, on occasion, not be recognised or accepted by a potential mate.’ 
I hope that despite it’s condition, it has a healthy and long life, it looks an attractive bird to me!

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