Esther's photos with the keyword: peafowl

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." AIMG 2985

Looks best in Lightbox 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." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peafowl AIMG 2985

Southwick Zoo - Java green peacock. Considered to be an endangered species. AIMG 2976

Southwick Zoo - Indian pied peacock AIMG 2977

Albino Peacock feathers AIMG_5378

A white Peacock in all its glory. AIMG_5374

The somewhat comical backside of an Albino Peacock. To see the peacock from a much better angle, click on www.flickr.com/photos/ejhrap/6942294476/in/photostream . AIMG_5377