Jade

Jade Indian peafowl are a rare domestic color variety of Pavo cristatus, named for a greenish or teal cast that can replace some of the stronger royal-blue tones of India Blue. The effect is a color mutation or strain within Indian peafowl, not evidence of green peafowl ancestry. Mature cocks may show olive, turquoise, or jade highlights on the neck and body, while hens are usually softer brown or gray-green. As with other peafowl colors, jade can occur with barred-wing, black-shoulder, pied, silver pied, or white-eyed pattern genes.

Rarity makes documentation and comparison important. A young jade candidate can be difficult to separate from dark India Blue, purple, or other developing colors until adult feathering comes in, and pied markings can make the base color harder to read. Keepers house jade birds the same way as other Indian peafowl, with dry pens, sturdy perches, and protection from predators. Color projects should be paired for vigor and fertility as well as shade, especially when only a few unrelated birds are available.

Colors: Barred‑Wing, Black‑Shoulder, Pied, Silver Pied, White‑Eyed