This “1 Out Of 30,000” Albino Crow Isn't Able To Fly… So She Has Become A Wildlife Center’s Special Ambassador!
By Mike-Ross
A Connecticut wildlife center, A Place Called Hope, recently welcomed a remarkable new resident - a rare albino crow with a disability. The center shared the exciting news on their Facebook page, introducing the unique fledgling to the world. Unlike typical crows, this special bird stands out with its stunning white feathers and pink eyes. In their post, the center provided insights into the rarity of this phenomenon and the reasons behind it.
The wildlife center explained that albino crows are an exceptionally rare occurrence, with experts estimating them to be just 1 out of 30,000 crows. This rarity is due to albinism, a genetic mutation that affects the body's production of melanin, resulting in the distinctive white and pink coloration of this extraordinary crow. With a permanent and caring home, this albino crow has found her place and is seamlessly fitting right into her newfound environment.
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Sadly, this baby crow won’t be flying free any time soon. After performing a series of tests, the wildlife center found that the bird had sustained a wing injury. They also discovered that her eyesight was less than optimal. Because of these disabilities, they realized that release would not be the best option for her.
Instead, A Place Called Hope decided to keep the crow as an “ambassador bird” to help others learn more about the environment. So far, they’re happy to report that “the bird is thriving.” While have yet to give the fledgling a name, they’ve promised to choose something meaningful.
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“We understand how special she is and feel so blessed to have her as part of our flock,” the wildlife center explained to FOX 10. “We look forward to all she will teach us and will strive to provide her with the best captive lifestyle we can offer. We consider her a special messenger from the universe letting us know that we are doing right by these birds.”
According to their Facebook post, A Place Called Hope considers the crow’s arrival to be a good sign.
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“We are extremely honored to be blessed by this rarity,” they wrote. “And consider this bird to be a sacred symbolic messenger of trust, purification, healing, honesty, purity, clear vision, and overall good fortune. A Place Called Hope resonates with this message.”
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