Next time you look at a peacock, here are some fun & feathery facts which will make you even more amazed than before!
View moreThe word "peacock" does not actually apply to both the male and female birds.
View moreIf you see a peacock flying into a tree, don't be alarmed.
View moreThe peacock can be seen displaying his bright beautiful feathers mostly during breeding season in the Spring.
View moreWhen breeding time comes around each year, the peacock will try to impress the peahen as much as possible.
View moreIn areas of Asia where the peacock is hunted, they are not often seen and remain wary and shy of their surroundings.
View moreHowever, the Indian peacock is protected in many parts of Asia for personal or religious reasons.
View moreThe reason a peacock has such a bright and dramatic train is to attract the attention of peahens, who normally choose their mates based on the size, color and quality of the feathers and train.
View moreWith a fairly large wingspan around 4.9 feet (1.5 meters) and it's large feathers, the peacock is one of the largest flying birds on earth.
View moreThe Indian peacock is thought to be instinct now in Bangladesh, although it still remains popular around areas of Pakistan, India and Sri Lanka.
View moreThe logo of NBC, television network in the USA, has taken the form of a colorful peacock since 1956.
View moreIf the feathers of a peacock still weren't impressive enough, they are covered in tiny crystals which play a large part in attracting the females.
View moreInitially, as a source of sustenance rather than praise, the national bird of India is the peacock.
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