Leuco-Genetic Red Tailed Hawk by CavalierLady
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Description
This is a Red Tailed Hawk.
It is ~not~ an albino.
It has the genetic mutation called leucism.
Note that this bird has normal eyes, a normal beak, and normal feet. They are not pink or pinkish red like true albinos. Leucistic birds have this particular genetic mutation and lack the pigmentation produced by melanin. But unlike true albinos that lack melanin and all pigment, these birds' pigment is very diluted. It can manifest itself in any spectrum of color, from nearly all white, to patches or blotches of white feathers to just a single white feather. This coloration, while beautiful to us, marks it as different, and places it at a disadvantage. It attracts larger and fiercer raptors, and can be harangued purely because of its appearance. It is very rare to see one of these in the wild.
Thanks very kindly for your views. :)...Maria
Comments (44)
Richardphotos
impressive capture Maria and a beautiful hawk
Mondwin
Absolutely fantastic ,my Dear!!!!!!!bravissima!V:DDD.Hugsxx
gingerlou
Beautiful capture, Bravo!!
sazzyazzca
Wonderful capture! Thanks for sharing this and for the interesting info. :)
vulcanccit
very nice capture!!!
vlaaitje
wow, you see, with a lot Patience you get results...wonderful done
carlx
What a fantastic portrait from the beautiful proud hawk!!! Bravo!!!
Zacko
Oh Maria! This is beautiful!!! What a grand looking bird!!! And that grey sky really looks amazing behind it. It gives it such a clean presentation. Excellent once again! #:o)
monjo71
Beautiful capture Maria. I've never seen one with this mutation... Thank you for sharing! John
featherwitch
Incredible animal and photo! Looks like it's living in a safe place! :)
busi2ness
Great pose and splendid clarity. Fantastic observation, a similar (same) condition is found amongst antelope species.
st_fish
Beautiful bird - lovely capture! Love the "lightness" of it! BRAVO! 8;o)
Ionel
Beautiful and excellently done!
Hedepo
WWWOOOOOOOOOOOwwwwwwwww what a fantastic capture of this beautiful white bird!! Thanks for sharring the explanation about the mutation towards white and not being an Albino!! I like this capture very much, Have a nice evening, Henk
RodolfoCiminelli
Fantastic and very opportune shot my friend...!!! Excellent detail....!!!
danob
Bravo Maria the best to date in my view, quite superb!
kurtsart
Fantastic capture of this majestic bird!
kansas
Splendid capture. Beautiful bird. Interesting info.
newleaf
A beautiful creature, I wonder what it's mom thought of its white baby. Guess she loved it just like us.
Firesnuffer
Amazing!! What a beautiful shot! The clarity and sharpness you achieved throughout the spectrum would make this a tough shot to accomplish I think!
Valerie-Ducom
wowwww, amazing picture o this really beautiful bird !!! Excellent :)
rainbows
A sublime capture, Maria. A magnificent Hawk. Outstanding photography. Diane.
Littlejock
Super pic, Great colour and details.. Excellent
IreneS
How on earth do you manage to get so many birds, etc., to stay still long enough for you to take such beautiful pictures? Thanks also for the information on this mutation of a Red Tailed Hawk.
npauling
Wow this is a marvellous shot and I have learnt a lot as I have never seen a white hawk before, so thankyou for all the info, much appreciated.
Cosine
Beautiful capture, Maria, and thank you for educating us. I'd never heard of this condition, and I've certainly never seen a white Redtail, even though the Redtail is very common here.
DreamersWish
I have never heard of a bird like this. I am learning alot from you! This image is simply gorgeous!
DennisReed
WOW Maria, awesome capture and display! Bravo!
Squid123
Native Americans viewed these kinds of birds as shawman, So rare and Beautiful. Right into my favs. 10+
Hendesse
Outstanding clear and detailled shot. What a fantastic pose you've captured here. Excellent shot!!