Sensational White Peacock - Original Oil Painting On Gold Leaf Heron wall art Those plumes nearly brought the

Those plumes nearly brought the white great egret to extinction during the late 1800 when they were hunted for these aigrettes (long plumes)

Preening is grooming themselves

During mating season

giving an elegant coastal feel

Usually in trees 10' to 40' above ground

Sensational White Peacock - Original Oil Painting On Gold Leaf Heron wall art Those plumes nearly brought theMale peafowl are known as peacocks, females are known as peahens. White peacocks are rare and have a conditions known as Leucism which cause partial loss of pigmentation. Leucism is a genetic mutation that can affect the skin, hair, feathers, but not the eyes. White peacocks are a rare form of the blue peacock. Ive only seen these at a plantation in Hawaii across from the Pacific Ocean. Such a delight! The painting measures 12 x 24, with frame 13. 5."