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  1. 04-29-2011, 11:52 AM #1
    CaraRose
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    Odd patterned robin

    Partially Leucistic? If so it's mild, but he had a similar white spotting pattern on his back.



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    Re: Odd patterned robin

    Quote Originally Posted by CaraRose
    Partially Leucistic?
    Hmmm...no idea. Never seen that before. So thank you for sharing !
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  3. 05-01-2011, 07:01 PM #3
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    Re: Odd patterned robin

    it's leucistic and it's usually a recessive gene ;-) the trait varies greatly in the amount of plumage or skin affected.
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