Esther

Esther club

Posted: 12 Jun 2014


Taken: 26 May 2014

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1/640 f/10.0 183.0 mm ISO 1600

Canon EOS 70D

18-250mm

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Keywords

white
leucism
cristatus
Pavo
peafowl
Indian
tail
peacock
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Zoo
Massachusetts
Southwick
Mendon


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Photographed at the Southwick Zoo

"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. Indian peafowl of all colors, including white, have pink skin."

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Latest comments - All (23)
 Esther
Esther club
Thanks, Frank.
10 years ago.
 funtor
funtor
Wow, a white peacock. That's a really rare creature.
10 years ago.
 Esther
Esther club
They are bred to be white.
10 years ago.
 Doug Shepherd
Doug Shepherd club
Stunning shot!
3 years ago.
 Esther
Esther club
Thanks, Doug.
3 years ago.

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