Aves Species Basic Info (Alternate Colors)

A majority of adult Aves look identical to those within their subspecies, however some subspecies have what is called sexual dimorphisum. Sexual dimorphisum is when the male and female of the same subspecies look different. For Aves this difference is mostly seen in their feather colors or size, but on occasion it can affect other things such as body size or waddles. Subspecies with this kind of dimorphism will often have males appearing more colorful and extravagant where females will have colors that are much more subdued. Some subspecies that show this kind of color variation best are the peacocks, the wood ducks or golden pheasants. However this isn't the only kind of color variation found in the Aves species.

Sexual dimorphisum

Sexual dimorphisum within the Aves species is somewhat common and widely accepted with most Aves knowing what each variation looks like and are able to still identify the widely different looking Aves as the same subspecies, however when it comes to the other variations Aves, and even othe species may find themselves confused about what subspecies they are due to their coloring being so different from the norm. Aves that have these mutations (granted to them at borth) are not thought of as 'ugly' or 'gross', but rather can cause confusion and may even be considered to be  a tad bit odd or shocking.

Albinism

The most well known mutation, although still very, very uncommon, is known as Albinism. When an Aves is born with Albinism, also known as being an albino, nearly all the color in their feathers are gone, replaced with only white pigment. Their eyes become red and their skin and beak gain a pink hue. Their red eyes and white body often cause those that are superstitious to think they are ghosts or spirits. It doesn't help that often those that have Albinism are often sickly and weaker then most.

Leucistic

Leucistic mutation is the next uncommon color variation. To be leucistic is to have less, or muted color. Unlike Albinism it does not cause all the feathers to become white, but rather only patches here and there to be white or lighter colored. This coloration is often referred to as being pied or patchy and the altered areas on their feathers are hardly ever symmetrical.

Melanism

The last mutation worth mentioning here, and the most common of the three, is the exact opposite of the others. Rather than removing pigment it causes their feathers to gain extra, or rather darker pigmentation. This mutation is known as melanism and can cause normally light colored Aves to become dark and foreboding. However unlike Albinism, those with melanism will often be more robust and strong then even other Aves in their subspecies.