Author: Narsingh Mani and Amita Kanaujia
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Leucism is derived from the Greek word 'leukos', which means white because all or a portion of the skin and feathers are devoid of melanin. There are two forms of leucism, therefore: pied and all-white. A partial leucism occurs when pigment cells are only present in certain parts of the feather, leaving those areas pigment-free. Leucism causes white coloration, white patches, spots, or splotches on the fur and it is not a common occurrence in animals. This note is a description of a partial leucistic large-billed crow also called jungle crow in the Gonda dumping sites in Uttar Pradesh, India. The sighting was at Gonda districts of Uttar Pradesh, which is located between 26°47' and 27°20 North latitude and 81°30 and 82°46 East longitude. The holy rivers Saryu and Ghaghara pass through the district.
Leucistic, Large-billed crow, Color, Gonda, Uttar Pradesh
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