Did you know…Animals

Did you know…

Animals - Peacocks

1. Peacocks take three years to grow their tail feathers. 2. Peacocks naturally shed their feathers every year after mating season. 3. While a group of any peafowl is called a harem, a group of females is known as a bevy, a muster, or a party when they are in groups without the males. 4. Peacocks can fly, but they stay on the ground most of the time. 5. “Peacock" is commonly used as the name for a peafowl of the pheasant family. But in fact, "peacock" is the name for the colorfully plumaged male peafowl only. 6. Peafowl does not enjoy living alone and tends to stay within small groups as they are highly sociable and dependent birds. 7. Female peacocks are actually peahens, not peacocks. Babies are peachicks. 8. Peacock feathers accounts for 60 percent of the bird's total body length and with a wingspan measuring 5 feet, it is one of the largest flying birds in the world. 9. Peacocks are said to produce a sound which humans can't hear. Apart from this sound, the

Peacock possesses a beautiful squawk voice. Their distinct squawk can easily be heard from a reasonable distance. 10. Peafowls can make 11 different sounds. 11. Peafowl birds are a social species. Aside from forming groups among their own kind, they also like interacting with humans. They show it by showing altruism or attachment towards the chosen ones. 12. Peacocks are well known for their beautiful appearance and sweet voice. The Peacock can spread its feathers in a beautiful semicircle, and when it does so, it is said to be dancing.

Peacocks have a graceful walking style which makes them look like royal creatures. 13. The large colorful “tail” they have become known for is called a “train. ” 14. Peafowls have four toes on each foot. 15. These birds like to play under the sunlight.

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