Peacock

You just can't miss a peacock! If his bright shimmering feathers don't grab your attention, his earsplitting shriek will!

People think that peacocks have been specially bred to look so decorative, but wild peacocks in India and Sri Lanka look just the same as their tame cousins.

Did you know?
The familiar blue peacock is male; females are called peahens and are dull brown in colour, with short stubby tails.

Wow!
The peacock uses his amazing tail to show off to females at mating time: the more impressive his tail, the more girlfriends he will have!

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