Pretty Pose by Luna The Rescued White Leucistic Eastern Screech Owl
by Barbie Corbett-Newmin
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Pretty Pose by Luna The Rescued White Leucistic Eastern Screech Owl
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Barbie Corbett-Newmin
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This is not a big northern snowy owl, which can eat a whole rabbit or duck for a meal and defend its nest against a fox. This is a little misfit in Florida. Meet Luna, a leucistic white Eastern screech owl being cared for by the Peace River Wildlife Center. Luna "works" as an ambassador for the center and does lots of photo ops. In the wild, she would stick out like a beacon trying to hunt at night or hide in a hollow in a tree trunk, as the species is meant to do.
In leucistic birds, affected plumage lacks melanin pigment; the cells responsible for melanin production are absent. This results in a white feathers, unless the normal plumage colour also comprises carotenoids (e.g. yellows), which remain unaffected by the condition. Although leucism is inherited, the white colouration can vary between adults and their young, and can skip generations if leucistic genes are recessive. The reduction of pigment in leucistic birds causes feathers to weaken and be prone to wear. In some cases this hinders flight, which, in addition to leucistic birds being more conspicuous, can heighten risk of predation. Sadly, too, leucistic birds might not be recognised or accepted by a potential mate. Lonely is the hunter!?
Thank to the curators of these Fine Art America groups for the honor of the feature:
Premium FAA Artists 04/20/2015
Color Wonderful Photography 04/20/2015
Wildlife ONE A DAY 04/21/2015
WHAT question mark 04/22/2015
Pets 05/14/2015
Out Of The Ordinary 06/15/2015
Collectors Gallery 07/01/2015
1 Weekly - ALL Stars 07/19/2015
The World We See 09/29/2015
150 Plus Views 02/08/2016
Images That Excite You 03/21/2016
10 Plus 03/30/2016
FAA Portraits - Birds 03/30/2017
Pictures for presents 01/01/2018
500 Views -1 Image...01/04/2018
Weekly Photography Challenge..12/09/2020
Bedroom Art Gallery...12/13/2020
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Comments (30)
Gary F Richards
Wonderful bird capture, lighting, shading, color and artwork! F/L …voted for this one in the Birds of Prey contest
Lesa Fine
Beautiful capture and presentation Barbie! Voted for this beautiful creature in the contest. Lf
Heather King
Oh be still my beating heart Barbie ♥ never before have I seen a White Leucistic Eastern Screech Owl ♥ L/F
Barbie Corbett-Newmin replied:
Thank you, dear Heather, the queen of owl photography! I'm so glad you found and love Luna! Thanks again for your comments and support.
John Bailey
Congratulations on being featured in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Barbie Corbett-Newmin replied:
Thank you, John! I so appreciate your congratulatory note and the feature support.
Maria Hunt
Stunning portrait... love this. So glad Luna was exhibited in the Stellar ALL Stars group... : )) Belated congratulations on your Feature in ALL Stars! F&L
Barbie Corbett-Newmin replied:
Thank you, Maria.I'm so glad you love Luna! Thanks again for your comments and support.
Robyn King
Congratulations your beautiful artwork is being featured in The World We See Group:-)
Barbie Corbett-Newmin replied:
Thank you, Robyn! I so appreciate your nice note and the feature support.
Michele Penner
Beautiful photo of a sweet subject! And great story - thanks for sharing.
Barbie Corbett-Newmin replied:
Thank you for visiting poor little Luna! I appreciate your nice comments so much.
Lyric Lucas
Congratulations your creative and unique art work is featured in the "Out Of The Ordinary" group!
Barbie Corbett-Newmin replied:
Thank you very much for your visit, lovely complimentary note, and the honor of the feature support!!!
Constance Lowery
Luna is quite a pretty bird. I'm glad shes being taken care of at the Peace River Wildlife Center but I have to ask, what about the other kinds of owl that are naturally white?
Barbie Corbett-Newmin replied:
Luna is little and an anomaly for her breed. The snowy, owl, which is not purely white is one of the larger owls.
Laurie Search
Aww, poor little baby!! So I guess they'll keep her in their care forever? I hope she's not lonely! That's so sad that she may not be accepted or recognized by a potential mate!!! Well, she's absolutely beautiful and looks like such a sweetheart!!! :)))vf
Barbie Corbett-Newmin replied:
Yes, I think she is in captivity forever because of this condition. Thanks for your visit and support, and lovely caring comment!
Emmy Vickers
Awe, how cute. Luna looks shy. Beautiful capture Barbie. Precious. L.
Barbie Corbett-Newmin replied:
Yes she is precious! Thank you very much for your visit and kind words!
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