A partially leucistic Andaman Woodpecker Dryocopus hodgei

Sighting of a partially leucistic Andaman Woodpecker (Dryocopus hodgei), which is an endemic species found only in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands of India. The individual bird that was observed displayed characteristics of partial leucism, a genetic condition that affects the pigmentation of the feathers. In this case, the bird had patches of white feathers intermingled with its typical black feathers.