A rare snow-white sparrow has caught the attention of Hong Kong birdwatchers and photographers in Sai Ying Pun.
HKFP’s photographer, Kyle Lam, spotted the elusive white-featured bird alongside some of its more common counterparts in Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park.
The bird could have a genetic condition known as leucism, whereby a lack of melanin pigment results in a partial white appearance. There is also a chance the striking plumage is a result of albinism, though few sparrows survive with the condition.
Yahoo News reported that several dozen observers have been coming to the park in recent days, though the bird appeared to be undisturbed.
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