Albino dove in thai ancient book stated that it's a blessed dove which can bring good fortune to it's owner. in the past, albino dove is extreamly rare and can gain very high price . now albino dove can breed in many farm using genetic method and albino dove are quite popular.

On scienctific side Albino is the absence of melanin. In some species other pigments such as xanthophylls or carotonoids are present. An albino red winged black birds, for example , could have red and yellow epaulets. But in the spotted neck dove and ringneck dove, feather and eye pigments are only melanin, so they are white with red or pink eyes.

Albinos can’t see as well as normal doves. They don’t like bright light . if kept outdoors, they are likely to develop eye problems than other type might.

albino gene are recessive , it can express when it received albino genes from both parents.

Pairing an albino dove

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