Rare White Eagle Stirs Souls | Audubon - National Audubon …
Oct 1, 2008 · The bright, white object ranchers discovered in a field in southeastern Colorado last July fell from the sky and may be the only one of its kind. It is neither a meteorite nor an extraterrestrial--although it has attracted attention on par with these unearthly items--but a bird, one partially albino golden eagle.
Extremely Rare White Bald Eagle Captured on Video Looking …
Nov 30, 2022 · The video shows a large, light-colored bird with a yellow beak perched on a tree branch. A breeze ruffles its feathers. A close look shows it's not entirely white, so it's not an albino bird.
White bald eagle found in Oklahoma: Rare leucistic bird seen, …
Dec 1, 2022 · An extremely rare white bald eagle was spotted in Oklahoma by a college student returning home for Thanksgiving last week. Justin Briley said he noticed the bird feasting on an armadillo...
Albino-like Bald Eagle Spotted in Washington State - National …
Jan 10, 2013 · Talk about an odd bird —a bald eagle with white spots has been seen in Washington State. Photographers Chris Teren and Traci Walter snapped the bird feeding on the Nooksack River, near ...
Warning for extremely rare white bald eagle filmed in Oklahoma
Dec 1, 2022 · This eagle's all-white color is caused by a genetic condition called leucism, ODWC said in a tweet. This condition prevents pigments reaching the eagle's feathers. Leucism is different to...
Bald Eagle Identification - All About Birds
The Bald Eagle has been the national emblem of the United States since 1782 and a spiritual symbol for native people for far longer than that. These regal birds aren’t really bald, but their white-feathered heads gleam in contrast to their chocolate-brown body and wings.
ODWC: Rare white bald eagle spotted in Oklahoma - KOCO 5 News
Nov 29, 2022 · The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation shared a rare sighting in the Sooner State. "Oklahoma seems to be a great place to spend the winter – especially if you're an eagle," department officials posted to social media. They said Justin Briley saw and took a video of a white bald eagle.
White Wolf : A Rare Albino-like Bald Eagle Makes Its …
A Rare Albino-like Bald Eagle Makes Its Appearance in Washington State. Talk about an odd bird—a bald eagle with white spots has been seen in Washington State. Photographers Chris Teren and Traci Walter snapped the bird feeding on the Nooksack River, near Bellingham.
Oklahoma outdoors: White eagle at Sequoyah National Wildlife …
Feb 19, 2022 · Partially albino, or leucistic, birds are rare, occurring in about one in every 1,800 birds, according to the The Audubon Society Encyclopedia of North American Birds. Taylor thinks it is even rarer in raptors.
Rare Leucistic Bald Eagle Spotted At Sequoyah National Wildlife …
Feb 10, 2022 · A photographer recently captured a rare sight at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge near Vian. They spotted a special type of bald eagle known as a leucistic bald eagle which stands out...