Piebald Red Tailed Hawk
(photos by brodmann’s17)
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Leucism, or leukism, is an abnormal plumage condition caused by a genetic mutation that prevents pigment, particularly melanin, from being properly deposited on a bird’s feathers. As a result, the birds do not have the normal, classic plumage colors listed in field guides, and instead the plumage have several color changes, including: white patches where the bird should not have any; paler overall plumage that looks faint, diluted or bleached; or overall white plumage with little or no color discernible.
Leucism is relatively unusual in birds, and albinism is rare. From 2000-2006, Project FeederWatch participants reported fewer than 1000 leucistic birds. Given that participants report about 5.5 million birds each season, the percentage of leucistic birds being reported is very small.
Leucistic Red-Tailed Hawk photos by J Centavo on Flickr
I recently had the good fortune to be invited to a friend’s Dungeons and Dragons group and I have so much fun playing with this character I just want to draw her all the time. Here are some pictures of her physical progression from a cute hatchling to the greedy asshole she is now. Many thanks to my friend ravendroppings who plied me with adorable baby crow photos for inspiration and reference!
one time a duckling fell asleep in my frocket and it was the cutest thing ever
17 feb. 2016(水) a big star at the pond @ 宝ヶ池公園 Takara-ga-Ike Park, Kyoto.
they say this handsome goose has lived at the pond for more than 15 years and been alone since his wife died in may, 2014. (though he has a lot of admirers :)))
VERY handsome
- ruby-throated hummingbird
- zebra finch
- willy wagtail
- house sparrow
- blue jay
The house sparrow and blue jay were the very first gryphletts!
These designs have all been sold.
Custom gryphletts are $50, you can contact me here or on my deviantart if you are interested!
https://www.deviantart.com/nybird
Resplendent Quetzals – The Rare Jewel Birds of the World
These splendidly plumaged birds are found in certain areas of Southern Mexico and Central America.
They were sacred to the ancient Maya and Aztec peoples, who considered them “gods of the air” and symbols of goodness and light.
In more recent times, these birds have become tourist attractions and, therefore, hold great economic importance; and are the subject of great cultural pride throughout their native range. Please visit this webpage for photos and information. via Beauty of Birds
small fat low poly birbs
jiggle, my sons
The best use of jiggle physics
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