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Index of Subjects I thought true albinos had pink eyes. If this individual has normal (for grackles) yellow eyes and some dark areas, he (or she) may be something other than a true albino. There is a picture of a leucistic Common Grackle at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leucism Someone should take a good picture of your leucistic grackle. —Paul Boyer On May 6, 2008, at 3:05 PM, David W. Johnston wrote: > We have the usual collection of newly arrived birds here in Port > Hawkesbury with one exception: > Today Mary and I both observed a total albino Common Grackle - at > least that is what we believe it is. We saw it three times - the > last time with my scope. There are many Common Grackle around just > now. > This bird has the shape, size and look of a Common Grackle, the > distinctive yellow eye, long, square tail and dark, rather large > bill. It has a bit of darkness under the eyes (auricular area?) and > a small dark spot on the breast but, otherwise, is completely white. > I wish some experienced birder could observe it but there is no > guarantee that it will still be around in days to come. I would > appreciate comments - especially as to how rare this bird might be. > David Johnston > > -- > David W. Johnston > Mary K. Johnston > 207 Hiram St. > Port Hawkesbury N.S. > B9A 2C3 > > 902 625 1534 > > dwj.jem@ns.sympatico.ca
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