On the opening day of turkey season in Mississippi, hunter Glace Rone captures a rare snow-white gobbler, believed to be leucistic, marking an unusual conservation find. Rone had spotted this remarkable bird on trail cameras during the deer season, making the eventual encounter during his hunting trip feel like a “miracle.”
Leucism, a condition that results in white or pale coloration, differs from albinism, as indicated by the black beard of the turkey. With estimates suggesting such rare birds occur only once in several thousand, Rone’s successful hunt not only highlights a unique moment in wildlife but also raises awareness about the delicate balance of nature, as this rare turkey faced multiple predators.
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