The White Peafowl (White Peacock) is a species of bird with a stunning white plumage and is classified as a rare and exotic bird. White peafowl are created through a genetic mutation that reduces the pigmentation of their feathers.
In nature, about 1 to 3 out of every 100 male peafowls are born with this mutation. When fully grown, a male peafowl, or peacock, can reach a length of up to 2.25 meters, with a tail that can be as long as 1.5 meters and a weight ranging from 4 to 6 kilograms. On the other hand, a female peafowl, or peahen, has a length of about 95 centimeters and weighs between 2.75 to 4 kilograms.
During the breeding season, male peafowls often display their magnificent tails and perform elaborate courtship dances to attract a mate. This is the time when peafowl keepers can witness the perfect beauty of this species, from their gestures, actions, to their plumage. After mating, they shed their tails and grow new feathers for the next breeding season. A male peacock can mate with multiple females, and if successful, white peafowl chicks will be born.
Nowadays, white peafowls are often bred through genetic hybridization, creating mutations from the genetic traits of their parent birds. However, the success rate and survival rate of such hybrids are not yet high. With proper care, peafowls can live for about 40 to 50 years.