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)

Image measures 17" x 23" with frame 22" x 28"  x 1

Barbara Fallenbaum's Original Oil Painting of a Roseate Spoonbill in brackish water reflecting trees

Gorgeous at a distance

During mating season

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."