Albino Animals

 The word "albino" means white.

All albinos have red-pink eyes.

A all-white empperor penguin was found in 2001 but was not an albino, as it did not have red- pink eyes.

The koala is found in coastal regions of eastern and southern Australia, from Adelaide to the southern part of Cape York Peninsula. The koala is not found in Tasmania, the Northern Territory or Western Australia.

 

 The koala is found in coastal regions of eastern and southern Australia, from Adelaide to the southern part of Cape York Peninsula.

They are generally social animals that live in small harems to large herds.

 It was previously believed that zebras were white animals with black stripes, since some zebras have white underbellies. Embryological evidence, however, shows that the animal's background color is black and the white stripes and bellies are additions.

Emperor penguins are the biggest kind of penguin!

Zebra finch

Zebra Finch

The Zebra Finch, Taeniopygia guttata, is the most common and familiar estrildid finch of Central Australia and ranges over most of the continent, avoiding only the cool moist south and the tropical far north. It also can be found natively in Indonesia and Timor-Leste. The bird has been introduced to Puerto Rico , Portugal, Brazil , and the U.S..
The ground-dwelling Zebra Finch grows to a size of about 10 cm (3.9 in) long and prefers to eat grass seeds. This species' vocalizations consist mostly of chattering trills and calls.

Habitat

Zebra Finches inhabit a wide range of grasslands and forests, usually close to water. They are typically found in open steppes with scattered bushes and trees, but have adapted to human disturbances, taking advantage of human-made watering holes and large patches of deforested land. Zebra Finches — including many human-bred variants to the species — are widely kept by genetic researchers, breeding hobbyists and pet owners.
The Zebra Finch breeds after substantial rains in its native habitat, which can occur at any time of the year. Birds in captivity are ready to breed year-round. Wild birds are adaptable and varied in their nesting habits, with nests being found in cavities, scrub, low trees, bushes, on the ground, in termite hills, rabbit burrows, nests of other birds, and in the cracks, crevices, and ledges of human structures. Outside of the breeding time, brood nests are constructed for sleeping in.

Diet

Zebra Finches, like most estrildid finches, are primarily seed-eating birds, as their beaks are adapted for dehusking small seeds. They prefer millet, but will consume many other kinds of seeds as well. While they prefer seed, captive Zebra Finches will also eat egg food. They are particularly fond of spray millet, and one or two of these small birds will eat a spray millet stalk within a few days. Zebra Finches are messy and voracious eaters, typically dropping seed everywhere. This behavior spreads seed around, aiding in plant reproduction. The availability of water is important to this bird's survival, therefore the Zebra Finch will drink often when water is available. A typical Zebra Finch may be plump, because it eats quite often throughout the day.

Chipmunk

In open forests where the sun casts sharp shadows, the well-defined stripes of the Yellow-pine Chipmunk help it blend in with its environment. In the fall this chipmunk stuffs its cheek pouches with food and carries it to be stored in its burrows. Researchers found one food hoard that contained almost 68,000 items, including 15 kinds of seeds, corn, and part of a bumblebee.


Look For : A brightly colored chipmunk with bold stripes on face.

Length : Body 4-5" long.

Habitat : Brushy areas in yellow-pine forests.

Range : Western Canada south through northern Rocky Mts.

Song Sparrow

The Song Sparrow is the most common and widespread sparrow native to North America. The most northern Song Sparrows are larger and darker -- quite different from the Song Sparrows we see in parks and on our lawns. Although Song Sparrows learn their music from other Song Sparrows, each bird creates its own variation. No two birds sing the same tune!


Look For : A brown sparrow streaked above with gray and black. Brown-black streaks on white underparts. Big, dark brown spot on chest. Moves tail up and down in flight.

Length : 5-7".

Habitat : Forests, thickets, marshes, fields, yards.

Range : Coastal Alaska, much of Canada (mainly in summer), and throughout U.S.

House Wren

House Wrens are frequent visitors to backyards and gardens and are famous for taking advantage of unusual nesting places. They have been found nesting in tin cans, teapots, boots, shoes, and coat pockets. The House Wren constructs a messy collection of twigs and sticks and often builds more than one nest.


Look For : A brown bird, darker above than below, with wings and tail dotted or lightly barred black. This bird often holds its tail up.

Length : 4 1/2-5 1/4".

Habitat : Forest edges, farms, suburbs, fields.

Range : Summer: Western and southern Canada and most of U.S. Winter: southern U.S.