Xanthochroism

Xanthochroism
Xanthochroism Xan*thoch"ro*ism, n. Abnormal coloration of feathers in which yellow replaces the normal color, as in certain parrots. It is commonly due to lack of the dark pigment which with yellow forms green. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]

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