Although most people refer to these glorious birds as " peacock " strictly speaking that is a word only descriptive of the male bird , the female being a " peahen ".
Peacocks which are native to south - east asia, are members of the pheasant family, best known for the beautiful feathers of the male bird and their display.
Peacock which is found throught out india and srilanka and is designated as the national bird of india.
Peacocks have been kept as tame birds in india for over 3,000 years ,and even feature in the bible and greek and roman mythology, in the latte, where it was sometimes served up and eaten at banquets.
The prime reason for all this attention down through history has been the plumage of the male bird, which has long been known and valued for the brilliant feathers of its tail .
mean while ,their feathers have also been the subject of superstition and folklore, being considered as tokens of good or bad luck depending on the location and source consulted...