Leucistic Bald Eagle in flight with colorful background 20101011 160612

Leucistic Bald Eagle in flight with colorful background

In Images by Matt Shetzer

Leucistic Bald Eagle in flight with colorful background

This Bald Eagle has Leucism, a very unusual condition whereby the pigmentation cells in this bird fail to develop properly. This can result in unusual white patches appearing on the animal. This eagles wing tips have gone white, as well as its talons. It is one of the most beautiful birds in flight as the wing tips really accent its motion.

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Leucistic Bald Eagle in flight with colorful background was last modified: February 21st, 2018 by Matt Shetzer