Jaret Barrett, a 36-year-old hunter from Waxahachie, Texas, makes headlines after tagging a rare all-white Rio Grande gobbler during a turkey hunt. This unusual bird, which Barrett described as a “unicorn” among turkeys, features stunning snow-white plumage and is estimated to occur in just one in tens of thousands of wild turkeys, according to experts at the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Barrett’s encounter with this remarkable creature unfolded during his hunt in Eastland County, where he spotted it alongside two other gobblers. Intrigued by the rarity of such coloration, he plans to submit DNA samples for genetic analysis as part of an effort to understand the genetics behind this striking anomaly. The insights from this hunt could open new discussions about rare bird populations and their ecological significance.
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