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Albinism in birds is rare, but has been observed in a variety of bird species, including magpies, kookaburras, ravens, crows and African penguins. In some instances, patches of other colours may be present- this is known as partial albinism and also occurs in some reptiles. Complete albinism is much rarer and individuals are rarely spotted in the wild.
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Albinism is a congenital disorder characterised by a partial or total lack of pigment in the skin, hair and eyes. This is caused by a lack of or defect in the enzymes involved in the production of melanin, resulting from a genetic mutation. Some of the more commonly known species include rabbits and mice, but there are others out there who share this lack of pigmentation.
