Peafowl species, colors, patterns and varieties Joshua R Nelson Rocking B-A-B Ranch The purpose of this article is to provide the reader with a simplified explanation of the current knowledge of peafowl species, colors, patterns and varieties. This article is aimed at beginner peafowl breeders and enthusiasts in hope that it will give you a better understanding of peafowl. Species The two.
As color mutations and patterns occur, the number of peacock varieties multiplies. For example, color mutations like white, purple, cameo, charcoal, opal, bronze, peach, midnight, and jade can be crossed with the green species, resulting in varieties like white spalding, cameo spalding, and more. Peacock body patterns: 5 patterns of peacocks When identifying different breeds of peacocks, the colors of plumage and patterns on them are considered two separate parameters.
I will make the disclaimer that all people see colors differently, computer monitors have different tones, lighting causes variation, and almost all photos flatten the iridescence and glow of the feathers. Pavo Muticus Green peafowl are longer legged and have a more streamlined body than Pavo cristatus. A white bird may also be genotypically a purple bird, or a bronze bird, but the 'white' would mask these colors completely because the pigment for them would not be deposited on the feathers.
Thus, a bird could genotypically be purple or bronze or any other color, but would phenotypically be white, and would breed true to white. The United Peafowl Association has recognized 225 varieties of peacock breeds to distinguish different color morphs and peafowl plumage. On this list, we will discuss all peacock species and a handful of subspecies and variants.
The following list contains color morphs of the Indian Blue peafowl. Dark buttons are autosomal morphs, light buttons contain a sex. Through many years of breeding it was found that the brown peafowl is a sex link recessive color.
In the 1980's lots of things happened, the Charcoal color mutation, the White-Eyed mutation, the Bronze color mutation and the Purple color mutation. The White. Dive into the captivating world of peacock color variations.
Discover how nature paints these royal birds with unmatched artistry. Unveil nature's masterpiece! Uncover the surprising diversity of peacock colors. Learn about natural variations, unique genetic morphs, and the science behind their iridescent beauty.