The peacock is a magnificent bird that holds great significance in many cultures. The peacock represents goodness, intelligence, beauty, and freedom. In Greek mythology, the peacock symbolizes the goddess Hera.

Peacocks are mainly found in Southeast Asia and are considered rare. They are known for their stunning beauty, especially when they open their tail feathers to display a vibrant array of colors.

The male peacock’s open tail feathers are a sign of courtship and can be difficult to come across.

Spring and early summer are when male peacocks kept in zoos show off their tail screens. The tail screen is lifted high and supported by the cocked tail feathers, forming a shape like a big fan.

Copper-green sparse feather branches are scattered on both sides of each feather shaft. At the end of each feather, there is an eye-shaped spot composed of dark purple, blue-green, copper, dark brown, light yellow, and light grape-red colors.

The peacock constantly walks around and shakes its tail screen, making a “swish” sound. The colorful eye spots reflect dazzling light in the sunlight and are very pleasing to see.

Tourists visiting zoos always hope to see the peacock open its tail screen; otherwise, they may feel disappointed.

The peacock’s open tail screen is an expression of courtship by the male peacock and can be difficult to come across.

Peacocks have loud calls that sound coarse and single-withered with trills that can be hard to hear. Their calls become more pointed and louder when they fight or escape from danger.

Peacocks mostly inhabit open savannas below an altitude of 2000 meters with thickets, bamboo forests, or needle-broad-leaved trees in open plateau areas. They especially like to be near streams and rivers and forests in open places where they can be active in groups of 3-5.

Peacocks are not good at flying and will use their strong legs to quickly escape danger and hide in dense forests.

Early morning and dusk are when peacocks forage in groups. At noon when the weather is hot, they hide in the jungle to rest. At night they have a fixed place to spend the night and will not easily change it unless alarmed.

Male peacocks choose large trees where they can place their tail screens to rest.

Peacocks are fascinating creatures that captivate people with their beauty and grace. Their unique tail feathers and vibrant colors make them a popular attraction.