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Photographer Films 'Extremely Rare' White Robin
17 Mar
Summary
- A rare white robin was filmed by a wildlife photographer.
- The bird's white appearance is due to a genetic mutation.
- This condition, leucism, affects pigmentation in animals.
An exceptionally rare white robin has been filmed by a wildlife photographer in woodland. The sighting occurred on March 6th. This robin exhibits leucism, a genetic mutation that significantly reduces pigmentation, leading to its unusual appearance. Leucism affects various animal species, causing diminished coloration. Unlike its typical counterparts, this robin displays a white breast, a grey body, and dark eyes. The photographer noted this is the second leucistic robin he has encountered in four years, highlighting the rarity of such an occurrence in the UK.
This distinctive robin was observed in Ivybridge, Devon. The photographer expressed his initial disbelief and subsequent shock at the rare sighting. He described the bird as 'gorgeous' and considered the encounter a 'special experience'. While the bird has not been seen since the initial sighting, the photographer expressed hope for future encounters.
