Albinistic egrets do occur too, although they are recognizable only at close
range: red eyes! In egrets the opposite of albinism: melanism, is better
known.
Henk K. Mienis
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From: Paul Monfils <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Friday, May 18, 2001 6:46 AM
Subject: Re: albinistics VERY IMPORTANT!!!!!


> Hi Weasel,
>
> Yes, albinism can theoretically occur in just about any species of
> animal, but it is much more likely to occur in some species than others,
> for reasons that I can't go into right now, but which will be elucidated
> in the upcoming issue of American Conchologist (Join COA now, folks, and
> get your subscription!).
>
> I have actually seen an albinistic armadillo.  Yes, a normally white
> species can have albinistic individuals.  You would know because pigment
> would be missing not only from their fur or feathers, but also from
> their skin, mouths, inner ears, foot pads, and eyes (causing the eyes to
> appear pink).  Hope that helps.  I don't dare say more.  Lynn will shoot
> me :-)
>
> Regards,
> Paul M.