We all know that these amazing birds have fascinated humans for so long ,with their massive tail and attractive colors within their feather.
Today, I want to share with you some surprising facts about peacocks. Moreover, I will share with you my own photos I've taken myself of these wonderful creatures.
- Peacocks aren't born with their fancy tails
Peachicks (the name of peacocks babies) don't grow their train until they reach 3 years old. At six months, their feathers start to change their colors gradually. This is how males are distinguished from females.
- They don't have to be killed in order to have their feathers
In fact, peacocks do shed their train during a period called mating season. This way, they are not harmed and their colorful feathers are gathered.
- During madieval times, peacocks were served with their feathers in dishes.
At that time, the birds were plucked, roasted and re-dressed in their feathers so as to appear normal in dinner tables. Birds looked certainly beautiful, however they definetly tasted so bad
- These creatures are able to fly despite their heavy weight
Although their tales are heavy, they can fly fine but not far
The average running speed of these animals is about 16 km/h
The reason a peacock has such a bright and dramatic train is to attract the attention of peahens, who normally choose their mates based on the size, color and quality of the feathers and train.