First Case of Leucism in the House Bunting Emberiza Sahari in Algeria

Authors

Abdelwahab Chedad, Department of Biological Sciences, Laboratory of Saharan Bio-Resources: Preservation and Valorisation, University Kasdi Merbah, Ouargla, AlgeriaFollow
Djamel Bendjoudi, Department of Biology, Laboratory of Biotechnology, Environment, and Health, University of Blida, AlgeriaFollow
Brahim Beladis, Department of Agricultural Sciences, Laboratory of Saharan Bio-Ressources: Preservation and Valorisation, University Kasdi Merbah, Ouargla, AlgeriaFollow
Omar Guezoul, Department of Agricultural Sciences, Laboratory of Saharan Bio-Ressources: Preservation and Valorisation, University Kasdi Merbah, Ouargla, AlgeriaFollow

Abstract

Continue to monitor the bioecology of the House bunting in Algeria and mentioned the birds that carry abnormalities and genetic mutation (Albinism and leucism), including passerines species. A male House bunting Emberiza sahari with leucism (partial albinism) was recorded on December 6, 2021, in the city center of the M'Zab Valley at Ghardaïa (Algerian Sahara).

Article History

Received: Jan 06, 2022; Accepted: Oct 04, 2022; Published: Dec 31, 2022

Recommended Citation

Chedad, A., Bendjoudi, D., Beladis, B., & Guezoul, O. (2022). First Case of Leucism in the House Bunting Emberiza Sahari in Algeria, Journal of Bioresource Management, 9 (4).