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An example of albinism in the Australasian harrier Circus approximans gouldi

  • Publication Type

    Journal Article

  • Publication Year

    1983

  • Author(s)

    Hedley, L.A.

  • Journal Name

    Notornis

  • Volume, Issue

    30, 1

  • Pagination

    23-28

  • Article Type

    Paper

Keywords

Australasian harrier, Circus approximans, albinism, behaviour


An example of albinism in the Australasian harrier Circus approximans gouldi

Notornis, 30 (1), 23-28

Hedley, L.A. (1983)

Article Type: Paper

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An albinistic juvenile Australasian Harrier (Circus approximans gouldi) was trapped near Huntly, Waikato. Limited observation of the bird prior to capture suggests that its general behaviour and relationships with conspecifics and other species were normal. The bird’s plumage is described and contrasted with that of normal harriers and the nature of its soft parts is discussed. Other occurrences of aIbinism in the Australasian Harrier are given.