albinism in Red Browed Finches

["Brian Everingham" <>]

As I walked the Forest Path in Royal National Park this morning, amidst the
cacophony of an early-morning cicada chorus, I did happen upon a number of
birds. The usual rain forest birds were present but of potential interest to
members of this forum is that there was one partial example of albinism in a
Red Browed Finch. The head and breast were white. The red patches were
visible. It was with a flock if Red Browed Finches, all perfectly normal,
and seemed quite content. It was definitely more visible, however, so how it
will survive predators is of interest.

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Brian Everingham
PO Box 269
Engadine
NSW 2233
Australia
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