There are few birds whose physical display is as prominent as the male peafowl or peacock. Likewise, very few birds have a mating ritual as elaborate and beautiful as the peafowl. How do Peacocks Mate? Peafowls mate the same way as other birds, albeit with a unique and dazzling mating ritual. Peacocks and peahens together … Read more
Peacocks are one of the most sought-after domesticated breeds by bird pet keepers. Why? Their beautiful bodies will no doubt add to the aesthetics of their host habitat. However, one can sometimes be pissed off by the presence of these fancy birds because of their lousy nature. These birds are researched to be the noisiest … Read more
Peacocks are one of the birds in the omnivore family. Although it largely feeds on grains, seed heads, flower petals, and anything that falls in the family of arthropods, it also feeds on insects and reptiles, and amphibians. You may be wondering if the lizard is one of the reptiles that the peacock loves to … Read more
It depends on where you live. If you live in the US or Canada, you can own a peacock. If you live in India, there are specific rules. Since it is India’s national bird, you cannot cage it or kill it. You can’t even keep it as a pet in India. As per Wildlife Protection … Read more
Most people don’t know the fact, but there are three types of peafowls. Peafowls or peacocks are a member of the Phasianidae family. The most popularly seen peacock is the blue peacock or Indian peacock, which is vibrant blue on its head and neck and boasts colorful feathers. Green peafowl is different. Its head and … Read more
African Congo peafowl is perhaps the most distinct looking subspecies among all the subspecies of peafowl. While the majority of features they possess are similar to the Indian and the Green peafowl, one look at the Congo peafowl is enough to tell them apart from the rest. These peafowls are also lesser-known as compared to … Read more
There is nothing more mesmerizing than to watch a peacock spread their incredible eye-spotted tail feathers or train and perform an elaborate dance. But, of course, you have a higher probability of witnessing peacocks dance if you spot them in a rainstorm. It’s a widespread belief that the peacock dance is a signal of the … Read more
Peacock and turkey are two distinctive and the largest land-dwelling avian creatures. Both live in different parts of the world; encounters between them are nearly impossible. Both birds can be easily distinguished based on their body features, traits, appearance, and plumage colors. Let’s discuss the difference between them and determine who would win if they … Read more
Coburg Lark pigeon is very popular in Germany and Europe. It is a fancy pigeon. Its major attraction is its beautiful color and the dove-like appearance. It was also called “mealy Country Dove”. This guide is all about the Coburg Lark Pigeon, its origin, history, appearance, and breeding. Where Did Coburg Lark Pigeon Come From? … Read more
Peacocks are stunning, royal bluebirds with their well-known long tail feathers. These birds are known for their mating dance in which they spread their feathers and shake them. Peacocks can walk, run and also fly; but can they swim? Most sources on the web claim that it is impossible for peacocks to swim. However, the … Read more
