That's actually a normal color variant, rather than leucism - the color is determined by the amount and type of amount of carotenoids in their diet. They can range from bright yellow through orange to the familiar red.
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From: David Small <docfinsdave@gmail.com>
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Sent: Saturday, July 9, 2016 10:24 AM
Subject: [Maine-birds] Leucistic house finch?
Greetings,
This, I think, leucistic house finch, showed up at my feeder. Although, the photo is not very clear, the color is bright orange.
Thoughts?
Thanks,
Dave
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