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Mutant black-billed magpie in 2013
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Mutant black-billed magpie in 2013 (Pica hudsonia)

This unusual magpie has nested in a large spruce tree in our front yard for the past couple of years. A local naturalist suggested that she has the same kind of genetic mutation that leads to fancy chickens and pigeons. Her offspring have a similar but less extreme appearance that varies from individual to individual.
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Habitat
urban, yard
Location
Edmonton, Alberta
Date taken
June 9, 2013
Scientific name
Pica hudsonia
Equipment used
UWAY wildlife camera
delia todd
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A strange-looking bird indeed..... but a great and interesting picture to start your Gallery with snowmagnum.

Thanks.
 

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