Albinism and Melanism in North 
American Birds* Ruthven Deane, 
Mr. Boardman informs me of a partially white Belted Kingfisher 
which he saw at Halifax, N. S., and Mr. Collins writes me that there 
is a male specimen at the Museum of the Detroit Scientific Associa- 
tion which was taken near that city in 1872. It is of a creamy- 
white color, though the natural markings of the plumage can be 
seen. 
BalLN.O.O. 4, Jan., 1878, p.29 
l I now have in my collection a Belted Ivino- 
which shows curious coloring. The bird 
is perfect in color except that the blue on all 
| parts of its body has changed to a very light 
J cream color with a pink tinge. The bird is a, 
! female; I have had it for years, and have 
never noticed or heard of an Albino Kingfisher 
in this province. T. E. Egan. 
Halifax, N.S., Oct. 28 , 1888 . o.& O. XI V. Dec. 1889 P.18> 
