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Unlike invasive iguanas, which are on the state’s hit list, peacocks are protected by Miami’s designation as a bird sanctuary, to the dismay of some Coconut Grove residents.
A peacock spreading his tail, displaying his plumage Peahen. Peafowl is a common name for two bird species of the genus Pavo and one species of the closely related genus Afropavo within the tribe Pavonini of the family Phasianidae (the pheasants and their allies). Male peafowl are referred to as peacocks, and female peafowl are referred to as ...
The white peacock, known as Albert, was the unofficial mascot of the Boulder Creek community near the Santa Cruz Mountains A rare white peacock has been killed, and a town is mourning the loss ...
The peacock's plumage shows intersexual selection, where ornate males compete to be chosen by females. The result is a stunning feathered display, which is large and unwieldy enough to pose a significant survival disadvantage, demonstrating the handicap principle , and possibly provide a means of demonstrating body symmetry, such that peahens ...
Male peacocks can get aggressive during mating season and will be more territorial than usual. If you see a peacock in the wild and it appears to be aggressive, don't panic. Don't make any eye ...
The peacock-pheasants are a bird genus, Polyplectron, of the family Phasianidae, consisting of eight species. They are colored inconspicuously, relying on heavily on crypsis to avoid detection. When threatened, peacock-pheasants will alter their shapes using specialised plumage that when expanded reveals numerous iridescent orbs.
Indian peacocks were frequently used in European heraldry with the peacocks most often depicted as facing the viewer and with the tails displayed. In this pose, the peacock is referred to as being "in his pride". Peacock tails, in isolation from the rest of the bird, are rare in British heraldry, but are used frequently in German systems. [100]
The bird featured in the video, and the one that most people think of when they picture a peacock, is an Indian blue peafowl (Pavo cristatus) although they are commonly called simply Indian ...