Rare leucistic Philippine duck spotted in Leyte natural park

MANILA, Philippines — Amid the waters of Lake Malagsum in Burauen, Leyte, protected area rangers encountered a Philippine duck that stood out from the rest — its feathers unusually pale because of a rare pigmentation condition. The leucistic Philippine duck (Anas luzonica) was documented at Mahagnao Volcano Natural Park (MVNP) during regular patrols, marking the