Extremely Rare, ‘One-In-A-Million’ Yellow Cardinal Spotted In Florida
The cardinal is one of the most iconic birds of North America, immediately recognizable for their distinct crest and the bright red plumage on males.But one extremely rare cardinal, recently spotted in Gainesville, Florida has a very different look: he’s bright yellow, a “one-in-a-million” occurrence.
The striking photos of the unique bird were taken by Karen Devens of Nature Queen Photography in a wooded area near the University of Florida campus.The South Florida Wildlands Association shared the photos on Facebook, saying that the bird’s unusual looks were caused by a “one-in-a-million genetic mutation.”
