The plumage in adult, albino birds was described as a dingy-white with some pigmentation. This color pattern was the expression of a third allele at the N locus. This plumage pattern results in birds with silver-white feathers containing black pigmentation and no barring in the wings. There is an increased amount of black pigmentation in the in parts of the neck, back, and wings. In day old poults, the palm is expressed as a light yellow coloration with or without the stripes on the back.
Palm is recessive to non-palm or bronze.
Return to the Heading - Plumage Colors and Patterns Red Reference Anat. Revised terminology for the chief color factors concerned in crosses among the breeds of the turkey. This plumage pattern often referred to as Bourbon Red results in birds with a red-brown coloration somewhat similar to that of the auburn color. The adult bird is characterized by this coloration in most parts except the wings, tail, and breast feathers. The flight feathers are white without barring.