abnormal growth form (mutations, melanistic, leucistic, albino etc)
Observation | Deformity/abnormality |
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deformed abdomen | |
Photos / SoundsWhatBlack-billed Gull (Chroicocephalus bulleri)Observerwilliam-harlandDescriptionThis one appeared to have a slight bill deformity. |
overgrown beak tip |
Photos / SoundsWhatNew Zealand Pigeon (Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae ssp. novaeseelandiae)Observerwilliam-harlandDescriptionFeeding on Poroporo fruits. |
overgrown beak tip |
abnormal growth on foot ( maybe also extreme lower leg ) of Actitis hypoleucos, Common Sandpiper. Several small, ball-like swellings or growths. | |
Photos / SoundsWhatBlack Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia)ObserveralderashDescriptionAbnormal growth - malformed, fasciated branches. |
malformed branches |
WhatEastern Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis ssp. sirtalis)ObserverstevethesnakeguyDescriptionBicephalic neonate eastern garter snake found by Doug Grabinsky.
Just a few days old |
polycephaly |
Photos / SoundsWhatMarsh Wren (Cistothorus palustris)Observererikjohnson43DescriptionFCF/HY. Extra alula between a2 and a3, shorter than a2 (symmetrical). |
Extra alula (symmetrical) |
Abnormally long and pointed beak | |
Cross beak | |
Photos / SoundsWhatDifferential Grasshopper (Melanoplus differentialis)Observerwithout1DescriptionFront Left leg red. |
abnormal coloration |
Photos / SoundsWhatShowy Milkweed (Asclepias speciosa)Observerlindsey29DescriptionAlbino? Question for those that know: is this likely to produce seeds? Will plants grown from those be albino? How would the offspring plant survive if planted away from other milkweeds (assuming some rhizomatous or mycorrhizal mechanism is sustaining it currently). |
albino |
Melanistic | |
albino | |
Melanistic | |
Photos / SoundsWhatHouse Sparrow (Passer domesticus)ObserversbuteynDescriptionhouse sparrow with brown mutation (lack of melanin, while phaeomelanin remains unaffected) |
depigmentation |
Photos / SoundsWhatLatouche's Frog (Hylarana latouchii)ObserveryunglunlinDescriptionI found a frog with only one eye and it only has a right eye. Anophthalmia (Frog missing left eye). |
missing left eye |
Photos / SoundsWhatCliff Swallow (Petrochelidon pyrrhonota)ObserverbirdwhispererDescriptionPied |
pied |
Photos / SoundsWhatPalm Warbler (Setophaga palmarum)ObserversophiasperdDescriptionPigment mutation. Was bobbing it's tail up and down like any other palm warbler would! |
pied depigmentation markings on face |
Photos / SoundsWhatSteindachner's Ebony Tarantula (Aphonopelma steindachneri)Observerhsug1747DescriptionEye deformity. See leg 4 metatarsus scopulation for distinction from A. eutylenum |
eye deformity |
Photos / SoundsWhatRed-whiskered Bulbul (Pycnonotus jocosus)ObserveryannbigantDescriptionSorry for the bad photos. I believe this is an albino red-whiskered bulbul, can anyone confirm? Seems rare in the wild but maybe this trait is cultivated in captive breeding? |
albino |
Photos / SoundsWhatNorthern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis)ObserverlouiseinvaDescriptionFemale with depigmentation, and one shot with her mate.
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depigmentation |
Photos / SoundsObserverhsug1747DescriptionUnusual individual with fused AMEs. Behavior was completely normal, depth perception seemed unimpaired while following and interacting with prospective prey insects. A genetic abnormality, or the result of a molting defect? |
fused eyes |
Photos / SoundsWhatNorthern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis)ObserverlouiseinvaDescriptionTrixie, the white headed Cardinal with depigmentation. I'm pretty sure she has been breeding because she will disappear periodically during the season. She is also frequently seen with a handsome male companion in the spring/summers. |
Depigmentation |
kinked spine | |
Photos / SoundsWhatEurasian Blackbird (Turdus merula)ObserverkaupunkilinnutDescriptionBeak injury or deformity. Nest at very risky location near glass padel court. ... I think this is deformity. I guess bird wouldn't have developed this kind of way carrying food at least due to recent injury but learned to do this in long term? |
beak deformity |
Depigmentation | |
WhatCommon Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus)ObserversflamandDescriptionBlond and normal dolphin in Cedar Key, FL |
leucistic |
Photos / SoundsWhatNorthern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis)ObserverlouiseinvaDescriptionThe shy Miss Trixie has been a resident since 9-21-21.
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Depigmentation |
Jaw deformity - missing or misaligned jaw | |
Photos / SoundsWhatVirile Crayfish (Faxonius virilis)Observermatthew883DescriptionA smaller male Virile Crayfish, caught and released in the stream. It is Form I and has a deformed regenerating right cheliped, and is missing its left cheliped. |
Regenerating Right cheliped has a deformed bottom finger, which is abnormally bent. |
(see also Injury/Anomaly)