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Leucistic female  Northern Cardinal
This gal just showed up at the feeder this morning
Habitat
city
Location
Home feeder, Kansas City, Kansas
Date taken
June 4, 2019
Scientific name
Cardinalis cardinalis
Equipment used
Canon Powershot SX70 HS
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Opus Editor
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With all the Cardinals I have, I have never seen one with leucism. Cool capture Owen!
 
She's looking rather startled, Owen. A great capture.
 
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Honestly, I'm not really sure about male or female without the clear coloration, but it was feeding with a couple of other females and the males usually stay on guard up in the tree when the females are feeding.
 
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It's always nice to have such a bird around, as it's easy to identify them, isn't it.

What a great find for you Owen.... and a super picture you've got of here too. Well done lad.
 
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It is always interesting where the white feathers show up on leucistic birds! It is always a pleasure to see birds that do not fit the mold. TFS Owen!
 

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North America
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Owen Krout
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