From: Clive Mann <clivefmann@gmail.com>
Date: 2013-12-08 15:26
Subject: Re: [KENYABIRDSNET] Probable partial albino female Nubian Woodpecker [1 Attachment]
There is no such thing as 'partial albino' anymore than there is 'partial pregnancy'. Albinos have no melanin whatsoever. The red colour here is not caused by melanin. I would suggest that this is 'albino', corroborated by the red eyes.

Clive Mann


On 8 December 2013 12:28, <TButynski@aol.com> wrote:
 

I think that the woodpecker in the attached photo is a partial albino female Nubian Woodpecker.
 
Please let me know if you think otherwise!
 
Photo taken by Paul Benson in Lolldaiga Hills, ca. 20 km NW of Mt. Kenya.
 
Tom
 

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