With their vibrant, eye-catching tails, Peacocks are always a remarkable sight. One captivating variation is the white peacock, which stuns with its unique appearance despite a lack of color.
White peacock males boast around 150 feathers, achieving maximum length within two years. As they shimmer in the sunlight, these males strive to attract females with their distinctive plumage.
The white peacock is similar to the common peacock, but a genetic mutation called leucism leaves them without the pigments that create their colorful feathers. This mutation is akin to albinism, although less severe, as they still have color in their eyes.
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These striking birds are highly valued in many cultures for their exceptional beauty. While spotting an adult white peacock in the wild is rare, they are often kept in captivity.
Depending on the culture, white peacocks symbolize purity, unconditional love, or eternity. However, their white coloration can negatively impact their camouflage in the wild, making survival difficult.
It is worth noting that the term “peacock” refers explicitly to the male peafowl in this article, though it is commonly used to describe the species more broadly.
Interestingly, these birds were considered a delicacy in medieval times, served to guests despite the meat’s reportedly tough texture.
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