Oct 1, 2008 · It is neither a meteorite nor an extraterrestrial--although it has attracted attention on par with these unearthly items--but a bird, one partially albino golden eagle. By the time the raptor reached Diana Miller, who directs the Nature and Raptor Center of Pueblo, in Pueblo, Colo., it was near death.

Dec 1, 2022 · An extremely rare white bald eagle was spotted in Oklahoma by a college student returning home for Thanksgiving last week.

Dec 1, 2022 · This eagle's all-white color is caused by a genetic condition called leucism, ODWC said in a tweet. This condition prevents pigments reaching the eagle's feathers. Leucism is different to...

A Rare Albino-like Bald Eagle Makes Its Appearance in Washington State Talk about an odd bird—a bald eagle with white spots has been seen in Washington State. Photographers Chris Teren and Traci Walter snapped the bird feeding on the Nooksack River, near Bellingham.

May 8, 2020 · An all-white bird without any color is, of course, an Albino. Irony being these mutations can make a Bald Eagle look quite striking. Seems finding a mate is not a problem for an unusually colored Bald Eagle.

Jan 10, 2013 · Photographers captured an adult eagle with white spots near Bellingham, Washington, on January 6. Bird likely has leucism, a genetic mutation that affects feather pigment. Talk about an odd bird...

Yes, albino eagles are very rare. In fact, an albino eagle is estimated to occur in about one in every 18,000 individuals. This is because albinism is caused by a recessive gene that reduces the production of melanin, the pigment which gives feathers their color and strength.

Mar 7, 2025 · Albino eagles are exceptionally rare, and sightings are considered a truly remarkable event. While the exact figures are difficult to pinpoint due to the infrequency of …

Feb 10, 2022 · A white bald eagle spotted at an Oklahoma wildlife refuge is drawing people from across the country to see the rare bird, which is leucistic, not albino.

Jul 25, 2008 · Diana Miller, raptor center director, said the leucistic ("partially albino") golden eagle was found July 12 by ranchers in the Hoehne area in Southeastern Colorado. They contacted state Division of Wildlife officials, who brought the weakened bird to Pueblo.