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White_peacock White peacocks are not albinos; they have a genetic mutation that is known as Leucism, which causes the lack of pigments in the plumage. Albino animals and birds have a complete lack of color and red or pink eyes while White peafowl have blue eyes. The white color appears in other domestically bred peafowl but in different quantities. Chicks are born yellow and become white as they mature, according to the Peafowl Varieties Database. Indian peafowl of all colors, including white, have pink skin. Anartia jatrophae,Geotagged,India,Indian Peafowl,Pavo cristatus,White Peacock Click/tap to enlarge

White_peacock

White peacocks are not albinos; they have a genetic mutation that is known as Leucism, which causes the lack of pigments in the plumage. Albino animals and birds have a complete lack of color and red or pink eyes while White peafowl have blue eyes. The white color appears in other domestically bred peafowl but in different quantities. Chicks are born yellow and become white as they mature, according to the Peafowl Varieties Database. Indian peafowl of all colors, including white, have pink skin.

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The Indian peafowl or blue peafowl, a large and brightly coloured bird, is a species of peafowl native to South Asia, but introduced in many other parts of the world.

Similar species: Landfowl
Species identified by Sunil R Agadi
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By Sunil R Agadi

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Uploaded May 6, 2014. Captured Apr 26, 2014 18:38 in Karanji Kere Trail Road, Jockey Quarters, Mysore, Karnataka 570011, India.
  • Canon PowerShot S5 IS
  • f/3.5
  • 1/79s
  • ISO80
  • 56.8mm