Fall in love with this incredible bird, the Peacock

The peacock (Pavo cristatus) is a large bird of the Order Galliformes , belonging to the Phasianidae family . Its closest “relatives” are Pheasants. These birds originate from Asia (Pakistan, Sri Lanka and India), and in India they were once considered sacred animals. It can reach more than 2 meters in length (including the tail) and 80 cm in height. It weighs approximately 4 kg. Males are larger and more showy than females. At the top of each row of peacock feathers you'll see a round, shiny ocellus, or small eye. Ocellus derives from the Latin " oculusdestroy bushes and flowers. A peacock can live for about 30 years.

reproduction

The mating of peacocks does not go unnoticed by those around their territory. This is because during the mating season, these birds scream during the day and night. Each male mates with several females. The mating ritual is mainly marked by the way the male courtes the female.

Peacock courting the peahen

He spreads his tail, which takes on the shape of a fan, while each female begins to build her nest in the highest part of the territory. Consumed the fact, the female lays between 4 and 7 eggs, which are incubated for approximately 28 days.

Species

blue peacock
white peacock
peacock green
peacock harlequin
congo peacock