Monday, 19 September 2011

LEUCISTIC GOOSE

Leucism is a genetic mutation that alters the natural colouring of the covering of an animal or bird.
Unlike albinism it isn't just the amount of melanin that is effected.



I took this photo of a leucistic Canada goose by the boating lake near where I live.
Apart from the colour, he was just like the others around him. And if the others noticed, they made no difference towards him in their attitude or behaviour. He was very much one of them.
Fascinating stuff.