white raven

A white raven is a rare color variation of the common raven, occurring due to a genetic mutation that causes a lack of pigmentation, resulting in its white or nearly white feathers. While typical ravens are black, white ravens are usually entirely white or have very light plumage. They are not albino; instead, their coloration is due to a different genetic trait called leucism, which reduces pigmentation without affecting eye color. White ravens are highly unusual and often considered symbols of rarity or symbolism in various cultures, but biologically, they are simply a rare color morph of the common raven species.