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The eyes give it away.........

White peacocks (Pavo cristatus mut. alba) are not really albinos, but rather a subspecies of blue peacocks (Pavo cristatus) created by a genetic mutation. White peacocks have white plumage, blue eyes and can mate to create white offspring.

 

True Albino peacocks actually have a weaker feather structure and pink eyes. These birds do not produce enough melanin, one of the most common components of pigmentation in birds. Albino peacocks, even if successful at mating, would not automatically produce white offspring.

 

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Uploaded on April 8, 2016
Taken on February 21, 2016