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Old 02-07-09, 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by clydebirder View Post
Hi Simon,

the juvenile Magpie is what is termed leucistic (Leucism is a condition characterized by reduced pigmentation. Unlike albinism, it is caused by a reduction in all types of pigment giving a washed out look to the plumage.)

cheers, John
Thanks for that John. If I ever get to sit opposite Chris Tarrant - you're definately on my phone a friend list!

Simon.
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