About The White Peacock
Information including origin, rearing of their young and other facts about the white peacock. Of the many beautiful birds in the world the rare white peacock is one of the most stunning!
Origin of White Peacocks
Peacocks first recorded origin was assigned by 18th century naturalists as Norway and other Northern countries. Though they were said to be from Asia due to the warmer climate. It was originally believed that peacocks were only white during the winter months much like rabbits and hares. However, studies concluded that the white peacock stays white year round and is not only found in cold climates but does better in warmer climates like Asia and India, however, these beautiful peafowl were successfully hatched in Italy and Bologna during the 18th century. It was common for the wild White Peacocks to migrate to Germany when winter was about to arrive. White Peacocks which were further South were domestic for the most part. Once arriving in Germany they were commonly captured. They determined that there must have been white peacocks originating in both Asia and Norway because migration would have been impossible "due to the rigors of the Northern tract". The true origin of the white peacock is not truly known to this day. There is one notable difference from the other peacock breeds, aside from their obvious lack of color and that is the difference between their young. The white peacock's young are far more delicate and harder to rear than their colored counterparts.Scroll down to see the White Peacock Dance video and see other important facts about them.
Reference: White Peacocks. (2016) 18th Century Collections Online. http://quod.lib.umich.edu/e/ecco/004893396.0001.002/1:3.19.1?rgn=div3;view=fulltext
Reference: White Peacocks. (2016) 18th Century Collections Online. http://quod.lib.umich.edu/e/ecco/004893396.0001.002/1:3.19.1?rgn=div3;view=fulltext
Featured Video: White Peacock Dance
Facts About Peacocks (Peafowl)
National geographic listed these interesting facts about peacocks:
Type:
Bird
Diet:
Omnivore
Average life span in the wild:
20 years
Size:
Body, 35 to 50 in (90 to 130 cm); Tail, 5 ft (1.5 m)
Weight:
8.75 to 13 lbs (4 to 6 kg)
Group name:
Party
Did you know?
A male peafowl is one of the largest flying birds when the combined length of its train and its large wingspan are considered.
Size relative to a 6-ft (2-m) man:
Type:
Bird
Diet:
Omnivore
Average life span in the wild:
20 years
Size:
Body, 35 to 50 in (90 to 130 cm); Tail, 5 ft (1.5 m)
Weight:
8.75 to 13 lbs (4 to 6 kg)
Group name:
Party
Did you know?
A male peafowl is one of the largest flying birds when the combined length of its train and its large wingspan are considered.
Size relative to a 6-ft (2-m) man:
Information About Wild Birds
Great interesting information about various breeds of wild birds, origin/feeding/mating and habitats.
Reference: Peacocks Fast Facts. (2016). Retrieved from National Geographic. http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/birds/peacock/
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