Overview
The Hazel peafowl is a color mutation that emerged within captive populations of the Indian Blue peafowl. Its development has involved careful selective breeding to establish and refine the distinctive walnut-toned plumage. This mutation showcases the genetic diversity present within peafowl species, leading to a unique aesthetic within the aviculture community.
While not as widely recognized as some other peafowl mutations, the Hazel peafowl is maintained by enthusiasts and breeders who appreciate its particular coloration. It is primarily found in private collections, contributing to the array of ornamental peafowl varieties available. Its continued existence relies on dedicated breeding efforts.
Origins
Tracing back to Mutation, the Hazel Peafowl earned its place in the lineage of peafowl through generations of selection — a slow conversation between climate, husbandry, and human eye. Walnut-toned colour mutation.
Temperament
Custodians describe the Hazel Peafowl as generally docile, like other peafowl, though can be wary of strangers..
Conservation
Current status: Not formally tracked · rarity tier Rare. Working populations remain in the hands of a small global network — 0+ of them keep programmes on Best of Breed alone.
Hazel Peafowl, in photographs.
A living plate — community submissions and high-resolution photographs from Wikimedia Commons, sorted by clarity.