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21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Leucisitc Red-Tailed Hawk

A Leucisitc Red-Tailed Hawk. Leucism (pronounced Loo-sism) is a condition where a loss of pigmentation causes a bird to have white feathers. It's overall very rare. A beautiful launch into flight.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 11.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Carlsbad, California, United States of America
Camera: ILCE-1
Copyright: © Charles King