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Posted 12 August 2012 - 02:02 AM
Finally got a picture of this bird. It is among a large of group of barn swallows nesting under my deck. Is it an albino? Is it rare? Thanks
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Posted 12 August 2012 - 02:13 AM
this bird isn't albino, its leustic and im not totally sure its a barn swallow
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Posted 12 August 2012 - 02:27 AM
Looks like a leucistic Barn Swallow. (not sure on the spelling.)
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Posted 12 August 2012 - 02:30 AM
I agree and you got the spelling right, too.Looks like a leucistic Barn Swallow. (not sure on the spelling.)
Rob, here's the link to a page that will explian the difference between leucism and albinism.http://www.birds.cornell.edu/pfw/AboutBirdsandFeeding/Albinism_Leucism.htm
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Posted 12 August 2012 - 02:36 AM
you got the spelling right, too.
Lucky guess!
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Posted 12 August 2012 - 02:38 AM
I agree that it's a leucistic barn swallow. Pretty cool!
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Posted 12 August 2012 - 03:49 AM
Welcome to Whatbird! Where are you located? I'm seeing a Cliff Swallow here. Barn Swallows have very long tails (at least adults do), but I'm pretty confident I am seeing the white forehead patch associated with Cliff Swallows.
I agree that it's likely to be leucistic, though. Never seen a Cliff or Barn Swallow so pale.
I agree that it's likely to be leucistic, though. Never seen a Cliff or Barn Swallow so pale.
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Posted 12 August 2012 - 03:54 AM
Would it be unreasonable to say that the leucistic-ness causes its forehead to be lighter than normal, thus making it look like a cliff?Welcome to Whatbird! Where are you located? I'm seeing a Cliff Swallow here. Barn Swallows have very long tails (at least adults do), but I'm pretty confident I am seeing the white forehead patch associated with Cliff Swallows.
I agree that it's likely to be leucistic, though. Never seen a Cliff or Barn Swallow so pale.
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Posted 12 August 2012 - 03:57 AM
Would it be unreasonable to say that the leucistic-ness causes its forehead to be lighter than normal, thus making it look like a cliff?
Yes, that's possible, but I'm thinking it's more likely to be a Cliff, especially considering the tail is short.
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Posted 12 August 2012 - 03:59 AM
Young Barn Swallows also have pale foreheads.
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Posted 12 August 2012 - 11:55 AM
The other one struck me as a barn swallow, that's the only reason I thought this one was. Now if the OP will post a pic of the nests, we'll have our answer!
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