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Leucistic Hawk 'Sky' Receives Care, Set for Return

2/13/2025

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An extraordinary leucistic red-tailed hawk, affectionately named "Sky," was discovered injured near a home in Fredericktown, Missouri. With its striking partial loss of pigmentation, Sky is currently receiving care at the University of Missouri's rehabilitation center. Once healed, this remarkable bird will soar back to the very spot where it was found.

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Story summary

An extraordinary leucistic red-tailed hawk, affectionately named "Sky," was discovered injured near a home in Fredericktown, Missouri. With its striking partial loss of pigmentation, Sky is currently receiving care at the University of Missouri's rehabilitation center. Once healed, this remarkable bird will soar back to the very spot where it was found.