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this surprisingly white yellow-throated toucan was spotted in costa rica within its native habitat. the bird’s odd appearance is due to leucism, a genetic condition that leads to an absence of pigmentation. birds with plumage in abnormal colors are prone to increased predation and weak feathers due to lack of melanin.

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    this surprisingly white yellow-throated toucan was spotted in costa rica within its native habitat. the bird’s odd...