Leucistic juvenile tūī
Photo by Loralee Hyde
Leucism is a genetic condition that affects the bird's feathers which lack melanin pigment. So the feathers of this tūī are a washed-out grey. The iris of leucistic birds remains dark. Whereas albino birds have pale pink or reddish eyes. At Zealandia Ecosanctuary in Wellington.
Loralee Hyde - Excio Gallery
Inheriting a love of photography from my mother and grandmother, I rarely travel far without my camera in hand. Photography aligns with my passion for travel and exploring our beautiful world.
