Albino?

[Oldnag63]

Ok, is there anyone online that can post 2 photos for me to go with this post?

I have been told this darling is an albino. What do you people think?

Sorry about the blur.

Thanks in advance.

[Ring0Neck]

Hi,

If the bird is completely white with red eyes than it is most likely an Albino.

[Oldnag63]

Is that red pupils? or red iris around the eyes?

[sheyd]

Of course I'm going to have to completely disagree.. An Albino will only have "red eyes" when a flash is used, otherwise they're blue (black looking pupils- blue iris).

Why can't the name be Blue Ino (ect) instead?

Pm the pic/s if you want

[sheyd]

I'm guessing this is a young bird? (or the photo hasn't accurately captured the eyes) Photos are rather dark/blurry, could you take some outside in some sunlight?- or even better, describe her eyes.




Looks like a Albino*.

*albino in IRN that is

[Ring0Neck]

Oldnag63

Yes it is an Albino.

[Oldnag63]

Thanks Sheyd.

Yes she is about 5 months according to the lady I got her from. (I say girl but I have no idea).

The photos are not the best, will try to get a few more on the weekend in sunlight.

Thanks RingONeck I was thinking that she seems to be but wasn't sure.

[sheyd]

from the pictures it looks as though the eyes haven't lightened- that is why I was thinking young bird (younger than 5 months) This is how it seems to go with "red eyed" IRN's- red eyes visible before eyes open, eyes open and eyes are red- eyes darken (by about 8 weeks to blackish) eyes lighten (about 3 months) to "normal looking" blue iris, black looking pupil.

Here's a couple of good pics showing the eyes (pulled of net)
http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6235/6220 ... 5b58_z.jpg
http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6039/6220 ... 6103_z.jpg

If anyone has a red eyed IRN I'd surely love to see it- as the only "red" eyed IRN's I've seen are babies or adults (when a flash is used) otherwise their eyes appear as normal.