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DCAA "Almaty Zoo Park" of the Department of Culture and Archives of Almaty, 166 Esenberlin St., Almaty, 050007
Tel.: +7(701) 676-85-85
The Common Peacock
Nutrition
Seeds, fruits, herbaceous vegetation
Habitat area
In the forests of Southeast Asia - on the territory of India and the island of Sri Lanka
Interesting facts:
  • Peacocks are considered one of the most beautiful birds in the world due to their magnificent "tail", which is unique to males.
  • In fact, peacocks have a very small and unremarkable tail. Feathers forming a multicolored "fan" behind their backs grow above their tails.
  • Peacock is one of the constellations in the Southern Hemisphere.
  • The common peacock is a national symbol of India and Iran, as this bird is revered as sacred in Hinduism.
  • Peacocks live for about 20 years. Their beautiful feathers grow back when the birds turn 3 years old.
  • The length of one peacock feather can reach 2 meters.
  • The peacock's "tail" has its own purpose – birds use it to communicate. Scientists have found that peacock feathers transmit infrasound when they move, which humans cannot hear. Presumably, this is how birds warn each other about danger.
  • Peacocks are excellent hunters of young cobras, which is why they are often kept near homes in India.
  • The peacock's body length is 100-125 centimeters.