White peacock feather - 60-80 cmContrary to one might think, the white peacock is not an albino. Albinism is a genetic disease that cause visual failure and photosensitive skin. The white peacock is a sort of blue peacock. Its eyes have normal color and its skin is quite less sensitive than others as it reflects the whole light. We talk about leucism as for white tigers. Indians belief said that seing a white peacock brings luck during 30 days. The simple fact of admiring a white peacock is already a pleasure. Indeed, the white peacock is captivating. It's immaculate whiteness within a green garden is a pure source of wonder. When the white peacock fans its tail, it looks like a giant snowflake with delicate draws. When it walks, the train behind it shines like a set of diamonds. The white peacock looses the 150 feathers of the train at the end of the breeding season, at the end of July, within 15 days. The new feathers start immediately to grow before winter, as it takes a lot of energy and need plentiful of food. The length of the train feathers helps to determine the age of the bird as the train is complete ate the age of 3 and it grows more each year until it reaches the length of 1m60 at the age of 6. The white peacock, as other peacocks, can live until 15 year old. That particular feather is perfect for a wedding, and can be use for hairdressing, trains, bunches or even to decorate the wedding hall. Nothing's too beautiful for a wedding day.
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