The peacock has a coat of colorful feathers, and the three feathers on its head resemble three emerald flowers. When shaken, the feathers vibrate slightly, which is particularly endearing. Peacocks are very beautiful and always like to show themselves in a crowd.

Peacock characteristics.

The genus Peacock includes two species, with a total length of more than 2 meters, of which the tail screen is about 1.5 meters long, which is the largest in the Galliformes.

The top of the head is emerald green, the feather crown is blue-green pointed, and the tail coverts are particularly long, forming a tail screen, which is bright and beautiful. True tail feathers are short and dark brown.

The feathers on the male peacock's tail extend into a tail screen with various colorful patterns. Very ornate, like a fan. The female has no tail screen, and the plumage is dark brown and mottled.

Distributed.

The blue peacock is found in India and Sri Lanka, and the green peacock is found in Southeast Asia.

Habits of Peacocks.

Activity time.

Peacocks are active during the day, and they are more active in the early morning and early evening in cooler climates. When the light is too strong at noon, they will perch in trees or woods to reduce sun exposure. Peacocks are timid by nature and look up from time to time.

Food.

Peacocks are omnivorous, feeding mainly on a variety of plants. Will constantly walk around, back and forth in search of food.

Social.

Peacocks like to live in groups, often in small groups of 5 to 10, including one male and several females.

Habitat.

Mainly inhabits tropical and subtropical evergreen broad-leaved forests and mixed forests below 2000 meters above sea level, especially in sparse grasslands, riparian or landside jungles, forest grasslands and open savannah in forests.

Also like to live near streams.

Breeding method.

The breeding period of blue peacock is from March to June, and the breeding period of green peacock is from June to December. Nests in depressions in the ground in bushes. At this time, the plumage of the male bird is particularly beautiful.

Females lay an egg every other day, mostly at dawn. Each spawns 4-8, usually 5-6.

Nest.

Character traits.

Peacocks like a quiet and comfortable living environment. Various noises and disturbances will affect the growth and development of peacocks, reducing their egg production and Fertilization rates.

Flyability.

Although the peacock is very large, with an average weight of about 5 kilograms, its flying ability is very strong. Usually in the presence of danger.

Have you ever seen a peacock open its screen? The opening of the peacock's screen is not only a reproductive behavior, but also a defensive behavior.