Opal

Opal Indian peafowl are a domestic color variety of Pavo cristatus with a softened gray, silver, or lavender cast. Compared with India Blue, the cock's neck and body look cooler and less saturated, and the train often has paler, muted eyespots. Peahens are usually dove-gray to brown-gray rather than the warmer brown of standard hens. Opal may be combined with barred-wing or black-shoulder patterning and can also be produced in pied, silver pied, or white-eyed forms.

Because opal is a subtle color, assessment depends heavily on age, light, and molt stage. Buyers should compare birds in natural daylight and remember that white or heavy pied markings may hide much of the base shade. Their care is not different from other Indian peafowl, but pale gray plumage looks better when birds have dry footing and clean roosting areas. Breeding selections should keep strong body size, sound legs, and good train quality in mind rather than chasing the palest color only.

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