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 |