White Hummingbird Spotted in Georgia: Leucistic Ruby-Throat

A pure white hummingbird at your feeder in Lawrenceville is a rare and thrilling sight. It's almost certainly a leucistic (not albino) female ruby-throated hummingbird—the most common species in Georgia. Leucism reduces pigment in feathers but not eyes, so the bird's eyes remain dark. True albinos have pink eyes and rarely survive long.

According to Operation RubyThroat at Hilton Pond Center, such plumage aberrations occur occasionally. Reporting sightings helps researchers track these unusual birds.

Other hummingbirds in Georgia include rufous and black-chinned species, but ruby-throats dominate. Your "Bianca" is a special visitor—enjoy the show!

White (leucistic) ruby-throated hummingbird

White hummingbird at feeder

Another view of the rare visitor