this american crow is silver in appearance due to a genetic mutation known as leucism. frequently mistaken for albinism, which is a complete lack of melanin, leucistic animal retain some pigment; they may have lighter coloration overall, or they may have a ‘piebald’ appearance with lighter coloration on only some portions of the body. leucism can be detrimental to birds, as melanin is important for both eyesight and feather structure; leucistic birds may have poor vision and weak, easily breakable feathers. however, some birds make it to adulthood and lead full lives - it appears this individual even raised offspring.
Wordle for bird ID!
A daily game where you get a series of tightly cropped images of a North American bird. You have six guesses before the full image is revealed.
Fox Meets Bunny
via NYPost: Immigration and Customs Enforcement is preparing to launch a “big f–king operation” across sanctuary cities — including Chicago and New York — immediately after President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, multiple sources told The Post.
Starting Jan. 21, multi-day “ground operations” will be launched across cities that have served as safe havens for migrants because the local authorities do not cooperate with the federal government when it comes to immigration issues, sources said.
Ohtori!
I don't know about other birds, but parrots do this thing where they'll suddenly just stop and stare at their feet for a moment, as if realising they have them for the first time, even pinning their eyes and looking like they're thinking WOAH
[they/he] [aroace, agender]nsfw and proship dni!!Chamomile_Dove on toyhouse :]
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