Peacocks - Anita

• A Peacock is a male peafowl and a Peahen is a female peafowl. Peacocks have a crested head and a very large fan like-tail marked with brilliant plumage adorned with iridescent eyes or spots. Peacocks are known for their brilliant plumage which only the males have. 

• There are 3 different species of peacocks : Indian, Green and Congo. Peahens choose their mates according to the size, color and quality of their tails. Peacocks are omnivores, eating plants, flowers, insects and reptiles.

• Peacocks are highly sociable and need companionship. Peacocks generally have harmen of 2 to 5 females. The Peahen is very dowdy compared to the Peacock and has mottled brown feathers.

• The crests of Peacocks differ from according to the species :

1. Indian and Green Peacocks have bare patches around their eyes and a crest made of feathers arranged in a fan shape.
2. The Indian Peacocks crest looks like dots at the ends of sticks.
3. The Congo Peacock has a vertical white elongated hair-like feathers on its crown.

• These are some other interesting facts about Peacocks :

1. Weight : 4 to 6 kilograms (8.75 to 13 pounds)
2. Body Length : 35 to 50 inches (90 to 130 centimeters)
3. Body Length With Tail : 5 feet (1.5 meters)
4. Lifespan : 20 years

Link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysPO02wpfOk

Indian Peacock

Green Peacock

Congo Peacock