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Haliaeetus leucocephalus
The five outer primaries on this Bald Eagle are white on each wing on this unusual bird. It has symetrical partial albinism also known as leucism. It lacks any melanin in these particular feathers.
Southeast Alaska coast in Pavlof Bay, feeding near salmon stream.
Spotted on Aug 22, 2012
Submitted on Oct 15, 2012
7 Comments
Thank you Keith.
Gorgeous bird!
Thank you Joshua
3rd picture is gorgeous! and nice spotting :)
Thank you Emily.
How very interesting! Beautiful bird, beautiful spotting!
very nice spotting :D if you have any spottings on the westcoast please submit to this mission http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/1474... !